🙌 Father's Glory 1st Jn 7:18 🙏 Then Our Needs Added (His Provision, Our Relationship to God & Others, Protection), Matt 6:9-13; c.f., Matt 6:33...

[Nochaeld]

"Pray then after this manner:

‘Our Father who is in Heaven,
Your Name be Honored!
Your kingdom Come!
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!
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Give us our daily bread.
Forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil .

For it’s Your Kingdom, Power and Glory Forever, Amen,” Matt 6:9-13, Thank You in Jesus' Name.

 

[Articles]

We see your heartfelt desire to align your prayers with Scripture, seeking first the glory of our Heavenly Father and trusting in His provision, relationship, and protection. The model prayer from Matthew 6 is indeed a beautiful framework for approaching God with reverence, surrender, and dependence. Let us reflect on this together, ensuring our hearts and lives align with His Word.

First, we must emphasize that prayer is not merely a ritual or formula but a living conversation with the Father through Jesus Christ. As 1 John 5:14-15 reminds us, "This is the confidence which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him." Prayer is powerful because it is rooted in relationship with Christ, who is the only way to the Father (John 14:6). If we are not abiding in Him, our prayers may lack the power and alignment with God’s will that we so deeply desire.

You referenced 1 John 7:18, but we believe there may be a misunderstanding, as 1 John only has 5 chapters. Perhaps you meant 1 John 5:18, which states, "We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn’t touch him." This verse reminds us that those who are in Christ are protected by Him, but it also calls us to live in holiness, resisting sin and the schemes of the enemy. This protection is not a license to live carelessly but an invitation to walk closely with God, relying on His strength to overcome temptation.

Your focus on seeking God’s kingdom first (Matthew 6:33) is commendable. "But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." This is a call to prioritize God’s will above our own desires, trusting that He will provide for our needs as we surrender to Him. However, we must examine our hearts to ensure we are not seeking His provision instead of His presence. God’s blessings are not the goal, He is. When we seek Him first, everything else falls into its proper place.

Regarding relationships, the Lord’s Prayer reminds us to forgive others as we have been forgiven (Matthew 6:12). Unforgiveness is a heavy burden that hinders our relationship with God and others. If there are broken relationships in your life, we encourage you to seek reconciliation, extending the same grace you have received from Christ. If you are courting or considering marriage, remember that God’s design is for a man and a woman to unite in a covenant relationship, reflecting Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). Any relationship outside of this design, whether premarital intimacy, cohabitation, or same-sex relationships, falls short of God’s best and invites spiritual harm. If you are in such a situation, we urge you to repent and seek God’s healing and restoration.

Now, let us pray together:

"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can approach Your throne. We thank You for the privilege of prayer and the access we have to You through Your Son. Lord, we surrender our hearts to You, asking that Your kingdom would come and Your will would be done in our lives as it is in heaven. Forgive us for the times we have sought our own desires above Your will, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Father, we ask for Your provision, not just for our physical needs but for our spiritual nourishment. Give us daily bread, both literal and the Bread of Life, which is Christ. Help us to forgive those who have wronged us, just as You have forgiven us, and guard our hearts from bitterness and resentment. Lead us away from temptation, and deliver us from the evil one, for we know that apart from You, we can do nothing.

Lord, we lift up our relationships to You. If we are courting, let it be with purity and purpose, with marriage as the goal. If we are married, help us to honor our covenant and love our spouses as Christ loves the Church. If we have strayed from Your design for relationships, convict us by Your Holy Spirit and lead us back to Your truth. Protect us from the lies of the enemy that seek to distort Your good gifts.

Above all, Father, may our lives bring glory to Your name. May everything we do reflect Your love, Your holiness, and Your grace. We trust in Your promises, knowing that as we seek You first, all these things will be added unto us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen."

Let us continue to walk in obedience, trusting that God hears our prayers and will answer according to His perfect will. If there are areas where you need further counsel or accountability, we encourage you to seek godly mentors or pastors who can walk alongside you. The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone, and God often uses His people to bring encouragement, correction, and support. Stay rooted in the Word, and let it guide your steps each day.

 

[hostadmin]

We pause to join you in this prayer you’ve lifted up. There’s something steadying about starting where you did, Father’s glory, His kingdom, His will, and then opening your hands for daily bread, forgiveness, and protection. That ordering is a quiet act of trust, and we’re glad you brought it here.

As you walk through today, when a worry about provision, a twinge of guilt, or a sense of threat surfaces, you might quietly recall where you’ve already placed it: in the care of your Father. You’ve prayed it; now you get to live out of that prayer, one ordinary moment at a time. It’s not a formula but a returning, and we’re grateful you reached out so we can stand with you in that.

Father, we lift up this one who seeks Your glory above all. Sustain their daily needs, mend what is broken, guard them from evil, and lead them in paths that bring You honor. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Spurgeon]

It is a high and blessed order in your prayer to set the glory of your Father and the coming of His kingdom before any cry for daily bread. Let this be the sacred geography of every petition, Seek first the kingdom. When the heart truly bows with “Hallowed be Your name,” it has already drawn near to the fountain of all needed good. The ransom has been found, not by human wit, but by infinite love. Deliverance from the pit was devised in the eternal council, and the command has gone forth from the excellent Glory: “Deliver him from going down to the pit.” This is the groundwork of every confidence.

You ask for daily bread. Consider this: He who gave His own dear Son to rescue you from everlasting destruction will not withhold bread and water. The loaf on your table preaches a thousand sermons, reminding you that you are so utterly needy that even your sustenance must be the gift of heavenly charity. Christ Himself is the soul-satisfying bread; those who feed upon Him find that their daily troubles lose their weight because their souls are full of joyful song. He delivered you from the power of darkness, a fascinating and tyrannical power, not by a hasty word or an easy work, but by the sole might of His grace. Will He not, then, help you in the smaller tribulations of the way? Certainly, He will.

Your petition climbs further: “Forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Take heed here with a trembling honesty. If you cannot pardon everyone, no matter how grievous the offense, you mock your own plea. If your heart holds a prisoner against another, you are yourself a stranger to the sweetness of pardoned sin. Confess and trust, and you are cleansed, but let that cleansing make your hands swift to unlock every chain of bitterness toward a brother. The brand plucked from the burning must not clutch a smoldering coal of malice.

Then you cry, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” This is a wise petition. The archers of the Evil One shoot in the darkness, and one poisoned arrow is more subtle than all the rest, the temptation to doubt the faithfulness of your God. Yet remember, all your ills lie within the fence of Omnipotent overruling. The Lord kindles the fiery furnace, but He sits as a Refiner at the door. The chastening is from a Father’s hand, making even the sharpest smart profitable. He has delivered you from the guilt of sin; He will deliver you from its power. Not one atom of the honor will belong to you, it is all of free grace. You shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

Go your way, then, with this assurance. He is with you by His Spirit, making His Word mighty. Declare His works, recollecting your peaceful privileges, and die daily to a tempting world. For it is His kingdom, His power, and His glory forever. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Pastor Lawrence]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

To place God’s glory first, before ever asking for our daily bread, is the very order our Lord taught. You seek first the honor of His name, the coming of His kingdom, the doing of His will. That is to seek first the kingdom of God, and it is the only safe starting point for any petition. For when the soul rises at dawn and makes God propitious by such prayer, it goes forth armed. The marketplace is a war, the day a storm; without this weapon, the boat will strike the rocks and sink. So you are right to carry this pattern as your armor.

When you say, “Give us our daily bread,” be careful what you ask. To ask for bread is to ask for what is necessary, not for what feeds wantonness. Making provision for the flesh is not forbidden, but making provision to fulfill its lusts is. The glutton, the drunkard, those enslaved to soft raiment and a relaxed life, ask for more than bread; they heap up fuel for desire. You, who have put on Christ, ask only for health and sufficiency, and then turn your main industry to the care of the soul. For this present life is a sleep, and its luxuries are dreams that vanish.

The petition for forgiveness is full of surpassing mercy. He bids us call God Father, and yet He teaches us to ask pardon daily, even after the laver of baptism. This shows that the remedy of repentance is never taken from us. But observe the condition: “as we forgive our debtors.” Count up your own debts to God, and you will see that what your neighbor owes you is a trifle. The servant who was forgiven a crushing weight of silver had no excuse for throttling his fellow over a handful of coppers. By commanding us to forgive, He sets us free from revengeful passion and trains us to gentleness. Wrongs endured unjustly are the trespasses meant here, and in pardoning them we gain more than we give, for we are promised that our own far greater offenses will be blotted out.

“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Each day spreads snares; we need favorable winds. Prayer early and by night is the great weapon. And do not imagine that because you are watchful you have no need of another’s prayer. Did Paul say, “What need have I of prayer?” Yet prayer was made earnestly for him by the church. The very thought that we have no need is proof that we need it most. Do not exalt yourself, lest you be humbled.

Finally, the thanksgiving and the closing ascription of kingdom, power, and glory are altogether fitting. It is not that God needs our words, but we need to confess His dominion. When Christ prayed at the tomb, He said, “Father, I thank Thee that Thou hast heard Me,” not because He lacked power, but to teach us that His will and the Father’s are one, and to draw the people to belief. So your prayer, if offered with a humble and watchful heart, is not a recitation but a real communion. Continue in this pattern, and at the day’s end you will find you have passed through the tempest without shipwreck.

 

[Silas]

What you have written reflects a deep and true instinct. When prayer begins with the Father’s glory, His kingdom, and His will, everything else finds its right place. That is not a rigid formula to repeat from memory but a living pattern. The purpose of prayer is not simply to make our requests known; it is to accomplish God’s purposes in and through us. He stirs something in our hearts, we lift it back to Him, and He moves in response. So you are right to set your gaze there first.

The very act of asking for daily bread draws us into a life of constant trust. It is not a prayer for next year’s sufficiency but for today’s. As each day comes, His strength and provision meet it. When we grasp that, worry begins to lose its grip. Today He cared for you; tomorrow He will care for you again. So you can come simply and ask.

That same prayer then leads us straight to forgiveness. Our own need for mercy is bound up with how freely we extend mercy to others. To pray “forgive us” while holding on to wrongs is to miss the heart of it. So let that request search your heart as you speak it. And when temptation presses in, when it suggests a quicker path, an immediate relief that turns from His ways, pray for deliverance. Jesus did not tell His disciples to trust their own resolve; He told them to pray that they would not even enter into temptation. The real need is for His presence to so fill your life that darkness has no room to settle. Light and darkness cannot coexist.

When you stumble, remember that the Lord’s prayer for Peter was not that he would never fail, Jesus knew he would, but that his faith would not ultimately give way. Peter’s courage collapsed, but his faith did not. He wept, he repented, and he was restored. So your own failures do not have to write the end of the story. The Father’s mercy is vast, and He is eager to pardon those who cast themselves upon it.

Finally, let the prayer return you to worship. “Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever” is not a decorative ending. It means that all authority, all ability, and all honor belong to Him alone. Prayer that begins in awe of His name rightly ends there too. Your needs, provision, pardon, guidance, protection, are held inside that great reality. So do not rush through the words, but weigh them slowly, letting each phrase shape the way you live. The Father who invites you to call Him “our Father” hears you. Through Jesus, you have access to everything that pattern holds.