I want to open a prayer with very positive, because this is a prayer that God is going to hear. We did not choose God, but we choose religions. By praying to God we have an open heart. Our heart is open; our soul is open. Our ears are open. God gave us eyes.
I remember when this legislation was built 50 years plus. You know, as a Native person, registered, I am from Ndilo in debt of my nation, too. I have very, very awesome time to say prayers for all of us in this House. We have to pray for one another; we have to pray for our neighbours. We have to pray for the people that were chosen to run this House because a lot of time they will reach some poor community. We have to start looking in our back yard. This is where we have to really look at our heart; not our mind, our heart.
I have said a lot of prayers in all different places, but this is my first time I have ever come here to say a prayer. They asked me to pray, and I thank the Legislation; whoever picked me, I thank them.
Lord Jesus, when he was on this earth, the apostle told him, my Lord, how do you pray? Jesus turned to his father in heaven, he said this is how you pray, and when you pray do not be ashamed, do not be shy to pray for others. Sometime maybe you might say prayers in this House, but give your heart when you say a prayer, not your mind. Your mind can wander all over the place, what am I going to do next, what am I going to do next, but the good Lord gave you peace to say a prayer.
I want everyone in this House to say the Lord's Prayer from your heart, from your soul, you know because this is the Lord's Prayer. We cannot forget him. We have chosen different churches, but our heart is still the same. God created over 7 billion plus people still on this earth alive. We are all God's children, our father in heaven.
Remember Him when you say a prayer, because we are praying for others. Be kind to one another. Love one another the good Lord said when he was on this earth. We have to carry the compassion of
love. It is so powerful, powerful of love that God gave us. If somebody argues with you or puts you down, just smile and say thank you. You know always say thank you. When you say thank you all the time, you mean it. You always say thank you to God. Even though you said somebody gave you something, in this House you say thank you. That is from our heart to the good Lord. So let's say our prayer: the Lord's Prayer.
Touch your heart. Touch your spirit. Because God is a spirit. God told us, Jesus told us, "Have faith in me." He didn't say, "Believe in me." When you say, "Believe in me," you have to see action before you believe, but God said, "Have faith in me." So let's have faith, and let's say a prayer. Some will make the sign of the cross. Some will say open prayer. I always say open prayers. So let's say our prayer, please.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us. Amen.
Thank you so much.