Today we explore the opening phrase of the Lord’s Prayer, emphasising how Jesus introduced a revolutionary sense of familial intimacy through the word "Abba." Unlike the formal protocol of ancient pagan worship, this address signifies a legal adoption that grants believers a seat at the table regardless of their past trauma or emotional maturity. The author clarifies that "Abba" represents mature closeness rather than childishness, offering a path to healing for those wounded by earthly fathers or religious abuse. By using the plural "Our," the prayer connects the individual to a global community, preventing faith from becoming a purely private matter. Furthermore, the phrase "in heaven" is presented as a declaration of divine jurisdiction, asserting that God hol ...