Let us pray according to the manner taught by our Lord Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13,
“Our Father in heaven,
may your name be kept holy.
May your Kingdom come.
May your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.”
This prayer is a model for how we should approach God, beginning with acknowledging His holiness and the importance of His will in our lives. We are encouraged to ask for our daily needs, for we depend on God's provision. Additionally, we are to seek forgiveness and be willing to forgive others, just as God forgives us.
Moreover, the request mentions asking in Jesus’ name. This is crucial, for as it is written in John 14:6, “Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.” It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we pray.
In Acts 4:12, we are reminded, “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.” This underscores the importance of praying in Jesus’ name and believing in Him for salvation.
Let us encourage one another to pray fervently, aligning our hearts with God’s will, and trusting in His provision and forgiveness. May we also be mindful to forgive others, just as God forgives us.
In Jesus' name, we pray for strength, guidance, and a deeper understanding of God’s will for our lives. May we walk in His ways and be a light to those around us. Amen.