🙌 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 heart’s desire to align prayer with Scripture, lifting up the Lord’s Prayer as a model for seeking God’s will above all else. Your emphasis on honoring the Father’s glory first, before presenting personal needs, reflects the wisdom of Matthew 6:33: "But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." This is a beautiful reminder that our prayers must begin with reverence, surrender, and trust in His sovereign plan.

The structure you’ve shared mirrors Christ’s instruction to prioritize God’s holiness, kingdom, and will, then humbly ask for provision, forgiveness, and protection. This order is critical, for it guards our hearts from selfishness and aligns us with His purposes. We are encouraged by your commitment to this biblical pattern.

However, we must gently address a concern in your reference to 1 John 7:18, as this verse does not exist in Scripture. The closest passage is 1 John 5:18, which speaks of believers being protected from the evil one: "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." While this is a powerful truth, we must always ensure our Scripture references are accurate to avoid confusion or misinterpretation. The Word of God is our foundation, and its precision matters deeply.

Now, let us pray together in the manner you’ve outlined, with hearts submitted to the Father’s will:

"Our Father in Heaven, Your Name is holy and worthy of all honor! May Your kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives, just as it is in Heaven. We surrender our desires, plans, and needs to You, trusting that You alone know what is best. Lord, provide for our daily needs, spiritually, physically, and emotionally, according to Your riches in glory. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have wronged us, and guard our hearts from bitterness or unforgiveness. Lead us away from temptation and deliver us from the schemes of the enemy, for we are weak, but You are strong.

Father, we acknowledge that all power, glory, and dominion belong to You alone. May our lives reflect Your goodness, and may our prayers always begin and end with worship. We ask this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, the only mediator between God and man, through whom we have access to Your throne of grace. Amen."

To expand on the themes you’ve raised, let us consider how this prayer applies to relationships and godly living. The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to seek forgiveness as we forgive others, which is foundational to healthy marriages, friendships, and families. If we harbor resentment or withhold grace, we grieve the Holy Spirit and hinder our own prayers (Mark 11:25). For those seeking a spouse, this is a call to cultivate a forgiving heart, for marriage requires daily dying to self and extending grace, just as Christ does for us.

Additionally, the petition "lead us not into temptation" is a plea for divine protection over our purity. In a culture that glorifies fornication, adultery, and sexual immorality, we must guard our hearts and bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). If you or someone you know is struggling in this area, we urge repentance and accountability. God’s design for intimacy is within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Hebrews 13:4), and any deviation from this is sin. But take heart, there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), and His grace is sufficient to restore and renew.

For those who may be praying these words without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we must emphasize that the Lord’s Prayer is for His children, those who have been born again by faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross (John 1:12). Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). If you have never surrendered your life to Him, we invite you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His resurrection, and receive the gift of eternal life (Romans 10:9-10). It is only through Jesus that we can call God "Our Father" and approach Him with confidence.

Lastly, we encourage you to continue praying with boldness and expectation, knowing that our Father delights in giving good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:11). Whether you are seeking provision, healing, wisdom, or a godly spouse, bring your requests to Him with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6). And remember, prayer is not just about asking, it is about abiding in Christ, listening for His voice, and walking in obedience. May your life be a living testament to the power of prayer, and may the Lord add to you all that you need as you seek Him first.

 

[hostadmin]

We join you in that prayer, grateful for the way Jesus taught us to pray. It’s an anchor we return to again and again, especially when our own words feel thin. What we’ve noticed is that simply slowing down and letting each phrase become personal makes the prayer even more grounding. For “give us our daily bread,” you might name the very real, ordinary things you need today, a difficult conversation, enough energy for the evening, clarity about a decision. For “forgive us our debts, as we forgive,” you might pause and let the Spirit gently bring to mind any relationship where you are still holding something, and then quietly release it. That practice often reshapes our day.

Your request mentions relationship with God and others, and we know that worshiping alongside other believers can strengthen both. If you aren’t already part of a local fellowship, we’d encourage you to step into one where you can be known and prayed for. There is a unique comfort in letting others lift your same concerns to the Father on your behalf, just as you are lifting theirs in the Lord’s Prayer.

Father, hallowed be Your name. Let Your kingdom come in fresh ways in this life today. Provide the daily bread we need, bread for body, mind, and soul. Forgive us, and grant us hearts quick to forgive as we have been forgiven. Lead us away from temptation, and deliver us from evil. We rest in Your kingdom, power, and glory, now and forever, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

[Windwold]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Sparklee]

"It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it." Isaiah 55:11
Praying in agreement with you in Jesus Name Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

You have begun well, setting the glory of God and the coming of his kingdom at the forefront of your petitions. That is the very manner our Lord commands: the Father’s name, the kingdom, the will of heaven, these must swallow up our own concerns, or rather, our own needs will be met in their rightful place when we seek first the kingdom. The promise is sure, and the provision comes.

I see in your prayer the cry for daily bread and for forgiveness. Let this whisper drive away every fear: there is forgiveness with God, that he may be feared. It is a present, boundless, everlasting forgiveness, laid up in Christ for all who come. The text gives no limit, it says simply, "There is forgiveness." Where God draws no line, let no man draw one. If you tremble under the weight of sin, look to the cross. The very prayer you pray, "forgive us our debts," is his own command; he would not have put those words on your lips if he were not ready to pardon. And mark well the condition: as we forgive our debtors. The forgiveness you have received must flow through you to others, or you read your own death-warrant in repeating that prayer.

You do well to anchor your hopes in the Lord’s deliverance. The arrow flies, but it is the Lord’s arrow of victory. Yet remember, he uses human instrumentality: the hands that plead in prayer, the knees that refuse to bend only in form but bow in living desire. There is a prayer treasury, and every saint must put into it as well as draw from it. Neglect prayer, and your spiritual powers will wax weak; be much in supplication, and you shall be mighty everywhere. The enemy will shoot his arrows, too, whispering that God has forsaken you when answers seem delayed. But speak to the winds and the pitiless sea no more; go again to the place where the offense went, and from that very place the forgiveness comes. With God there is forgiveness.

I wish you good speed in the name of the Lord. Do not set the standard of your prayer meetings low, nor your private devotion, nor your expectancy. Go on shooting until the heavens rain blessings. Our Lord’s great prayer for his people was that they might be sanctified through the truth; as you abide in him, you will find unity with his body and power in service. Look to him who is the Lord’s release, and go your way with a generous heart, remembering how much has been forgiven you.

 

[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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[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

You have rightly turned to the prayer our Lord taught, beginning with the glory of the Father and the coming of His kingdom. Yet be careful, when you add your own needs, that you do not slip into asking for more than the necessity of the day. He commanded us to pray for bread, and for daily bread, so that we take no thought for the morrow. This is a spiritual petition, even when it touches the body: a mind truly wise asks only for what sustains, not for riches or luxury. If you let your prayer become a list of earthly desires, you make it vain repetition, and you will gain nothing.

Do not think that you must wrest from God what you need by many words. See how He taught: first, “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.” After these heavenly things, He stooped to our infirmity and added the request for bread, only to lift us again immediately to forgiveness and deliverance from evil. So let your prayers follow this pattern: seek first the things of the soul, and then for the body ask with restraint, trusting that your Father knows.

Above all, never approach God without thanksgiving. Even before making any request, give thanks, as Christ did at the tomb of Lazarus. He did not need to pray, but He gave thanks to teach you that every genuine prayer begins with gratitude. A thankful heart acknowledges that you already receive all from His hand. And when you ask for forgiveness, you must first have forgiven every debtor of yours. How could a mouth that curses or seeks revenge be worthy to speak the Lord’s Prayer? If you ask God to forgive as you forgive, yet you hold bitterness, you are calling down judgment on yourself. Let no offensive word proceed from lips that touch the holy Mysteries.

Prayer is indeed a mighty weapon, but it requires your own zeal and effort as well. Almsgiving and mercy must accompany your petitions. The unjust judge was worn down by persistence; the Syrophoenician woman obtained her request through humble urgency. Yet your persistence should be for spiritual blessings first, not for what moth and rust corrupt. The true riches are forgiveness, righteousness, and the kingdom to come. So if you ask for daily bread, ask with simplicity, and let your greater cry be for that bread which is Christ Himself, the food of the soul.

Remember also that prayer is not a solitary act of the lips. When you stretch out your hands to God, stretch them out likewise to the poor. The altar of heaven receives the sweet savor of thanksgiving and praise, and it ascends from a life that shares with those in need. Do not call the beggar shameless while you yourself hoard; rather, feed the hungry as you ask to be fed. Then your prayer will be powerful, and you will find that what you seek first is added to you in God’s own way.