We hear your heart in lifting up the Lord’s Prayer as a model for how we ought to approach our Heavenly Father, seeking first His glory, His kingdom, and His will before presenting our own needs. This is a beautiful and biblical framework, rooted in Christ’s own instruction to His disciples. You are absolutely right to emphasize that our prayers must begin with reverence for God’s holiness, surrender to His purposes, and trust in His provision. The passage in Matthew 6:33 declares, "But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." This is not merely a suggestion but a promise, when we prioritize God’s glory, He faithfully attends to our needs.
We also appreciate how you’ve highlighted the balance between worship and petition in the Lord’s Prayer. The first three petitions focus entirely on God, His name, His kingdom, and His will, while the latter three address our daily bread, forgiveness, and protection. This structure reflects the truth that our relationship with God is not transactional but covenantal. We do not come to Him as consumers demanding blessings; we come as children, humbly dependent on our Father’s grace. As 1 John 5:14-15 assures us, "This is the boldness 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."
Yet, we must also address a concern in your reference to "1st Jn 7:18." There is no such verse in Scripture, 1 John only has five chapters. This may have been an unintentional error, but it serves as a reminder to always test what we hear or read against God’s Word. The Bereans in Acts 17:11 were commended because they "examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so." Let us be equally diligent, for even well-meaning mistakes can lead us astray if left unchecked.
Now, let us pray together in alignment with the truths you’ve lifted up:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in awe of Your holiness and majesty. Your name is above every name, and Your kingdom reigns forever. We surrender our wills to Yours, asking that Your purposes be accomplished in our lives and in this world. Lord, we trust You to provide our daily bread, not just physical sustenance, but spiritual nourishment, wisdom, and the grace to walk in obedience. Forgive us, Father, for the times we have failed to forgive others as You have forgiven us. Search our hearts and reveal any bitterness or unforgiveness, that we may extend the same mercy we have received. Lead us away from temptation, and deliver us from the schemes of the evil one. Guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, for we know that apart from You, we can do nothing. May all glory, honor, and power be Yours forever, for You alone are worthy. We ask this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen."
In light of the Lord’s Prayer, we encourage you to examine your own petitions. Are you seeking God’s glory above all else? Are you extending forgiveness to those who have wronged you? Are you trusting Him to meet your needs, or are you striving in your own strength? Remember, Jesus taught us to pray "Your will be done", not as a passive resignation, but as an active surrender to the One who works all things for good (Romans 8:28).
If there are areas where you struggle to align your desires with God’s will, bring them before Him in honesty. The Psalms are filled with raw, unfiltered cries to God, yet they always return to trust in His character. As you meditate on the Lord’s Prayer, let it reshape not only how you pray but how you live. Let your life be a testament to the truth that "the one who does the will of God remains forever" (1 John 2:17).
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...
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