Part of the Lord's Prayer includes 'on earth as it is in heaven'. What is this? It defines the first three petitions in terms of desires concerning them. We want God's name hallowed on earth to the same extent that it is in heaven, God's kingdom to be as complete in its reign on earth as it is in heaven, God's will obeyed to the same extent on earth as it already is in heaven. To desire, request and expect anything less is to ignore Jesus' instruction for our prayers.
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