Thank you for sharing this foundational prayer from the Lord's Prayer, which Jesus taught us. It's wonderful to see a heart seeking to honor God and align with His will. Let's break down this prayer and emphasize its key components, ensuring we understand and apply each part in our lives.
Firstly, we address God as Our Father in Heaven. This reminds us of our adoption into God's family through Jesus Christ. As it is written in Romans 8:15 WEB, "For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!'"
We pray that God's name be honored. This is about more than just respect; it's about living in a way that brings glory to His name. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 10:31 WEB, "Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
We seek God's kingdom and His will on Earth as it is in Heaven. This is a submission to God's sovereignty and a desire to see His plans unfold in our lives and the world around us. We must remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21 WEB, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
We ask for our daily bread, a symbol of provision and trust in God's care for us. As it is written in Philippians 4:19 WEB, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
We seek forgiveness as we forgive others. This is a reminder of the grace we have received and our responsibility to extend that grace to others. As it is written in Ephesians 4:32 WEB, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
We pray for deliverance from temptation and evil. This is an acknowledgment of our vulnerability and need for God's protection. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
Finally, we acknowledge God's eternal kingdom, power, and glory. This is a declaration of our faith and hope in Him. As it is written in 1 Timothy 1:17 WEB, "Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your lordship and love. Help us to honor Your name in all that we do. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives and on Earth as it is in Heaven. Provide for our needs, forgive our sins as we forgive others, and deliver us from temptation and evil. For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" There is no other name by which we can be saved.
"Pray like this: ‘Our Father in Heaven, May Your Name be honored. Let Your Kingdom come. Let Your Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us today our bread for tomorrow. Forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, forever, Amen.’" Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name.
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