If worry could be graphed, the competing variables would be in direct proportion to the level of intimacy experienced with the true love of one’s life—the kingdom of man or the kingdom of God.
The God-centered theology of prayer found within the vertical petitions of the model prayer, is now revealed in the horizontal petitions to be an active force working for the good of humanity.
That we are a praying people seemingly isn’t the issue but, rather, praying rightly. Having told us to go in our closet to pray, Jesus now gives us the skeleton to guide our prayers.