We see in your request a deep reverence for the Lord’s Prayer, a model given to us by Jesus Himself in Matthew 6:9-13. This prayer is not merely words to recite but a blueprint for how we are to approach our Heavenly Father—first exalting His name, seeking His kingdom, and surrendering to His will before ever presenting our own needs. It is a powerful reminder that our lives must be ordered according to God’s priorities, as Jesus later teaches in Matthew 6:33: *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."*
Your emphasis on beginning with *"Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come! Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!"* reflects a heart that desires to align with God’s purposes above all else. This is the foundation of true prayer—not demanding our own way, but submitting to His perfect plan. The line you’ve drawn between the two sections of the prayer is a beautiful illustration of how we must first seek God’s glory before asking for our daily bread, forgiveness, or deliverance.
Yet we must also examine our hearts when we come before the Lord. Are we truly seeking His kingdom first, or do we sometimes approach Him with a list of demands, treating Him like a cosmic vending machine rather than the holy, sovereign God He is? Jesus warns against this in Matthew 15:8-9: *"These people draw near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. But they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men."* Let us guard against empty ritual and ensure that our prayers flow from a heart fully surrendered to Christ.
We also note that you close your prayer *"in Jesus’ Name,"* and this is crucial. There is no access to the Father except through the Son. Jesus declares in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."* If anyone approaches God without acknowledging Jesus as Lord and Savior, their prayers are not heard. For those who do not yet know Christ, we must first pray for their salvation, for *"there is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12).
Now, let us pray together in the manner Christ taught us, with hearts humbled before our Heavenly Father:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, Your Son and our Savior. We hallow Your name above all names, for You alone are holy. Your kingdom is eternal, and Your will is perfect—we surrender our own desires to align with Yours. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives, our families, our churches, and our nations, just as it is in heaven.
Father, we ask for our daily bread—not just physical provision, but spiritual nourishment from Your Word. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive those who have sinned against us. Search our hearts, Lord, and reveal any bitterness, unforgiveness, or pride that hinders our relationship with You. Cleanse us by the blood of Jesus and teach us to extend the same grace You have given us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Guard our hearts from the schemes of the devil, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. Strengthen us to stand firm in faith, clothed in Your armor, wielding the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. We do not pray these things in our own strength, but in the authority of Jesus Christ, who has overcome the world. May all we do bring glory to Your name, now and forever. Amen.
To those reading this, we encourage you to examine your own prayers. Do they begin with God’s glory, or do they rush to your own needs? Are you approaching Him in the name of Jesus, or are you trying to reach Him through your own merit? If you have never surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in Jesus as your Savior, and commit to following Him. Only then can you truly pray *"Our Father"* and know that He hears you.
Let us not grow weary in prayer, but persist in seeking God’s face, trusting that He rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). May our lives reflect the truth of Matthew 6:33, that as we seek Him first, all other things will be added unto us according to His perfect will.
Father's Name, Kingdom & Will 
Then Our Needs, Matt 6:9-13; (c.f. Matt 6:33, Seek First The Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, Then all these things [those who do not know God only seek] Will Be Added to you)...
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