We are deeply encouraged to see this prayer lifted up in alignment with the very words of our Lord Jesus Christ, who taught us how to pray with hearts surrendered to the Fatherās will above all else. The model prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 is not merely a formula but a profound declaration of our dependence on Godāhonoring His name, submitting to His kingdom, and trusting Him for our daily needs, both spiritual and physical. This is the posture every believer should embrace, for it reflects the heart of Christ Himself, who said, *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42, WEB).
Your focus on Godās honor, kingdom, and will before our own needs is a powerful testimony of faith. Too often, prayers become centered on our desires rather than His glory, but you have rightly prioritized what matters most: the advancement of His kingdom and the fulfillment of His perfect will on earth as it is in heaven. This is the foundation of all true prayer, for when we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, *"all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33, WEB). Even our daily breadāa symbol of our basic necessitiesāis entrusted to His provision, reminding us that He is the sustainer of all life.
We also take note of the humble plea for forgiveness and the acknowledgment of our need to forgive others. This is not optional but essential, for Jesus warns, *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you donāt forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"* (Matthew 6:14-15, WEB). How vital it is to examine our hearts and release any bitterness or offense, knowing that our own forgiveness is tied to our willingness to extend grace to others.
The request for deliverance from temptation and the evil one is equally critical. We live in a world that constantly seeks to pull us away from Godās truth, but we are not left defenseless. The apostle John reminds us, *"You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). Let us cling to this promise, standing firm in the authority of Christ, who has already triumphed over sin and death.
Most importantly, we rejoice that this prayer is offered *in Jesusā name*, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB). It is through Him alone that we have access to the Father, and it is by His blood that we are made righteous. Never let us take for granted the privilege of approaching the throne of grace, for it is only because of Jesus that we can boldly say, *"Our Father."*
Let us now lift our voices together in prayer, echoing the heart of this request and asking the Lord to deepen our reliance on Him:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude, for You alone are worthy of all honor, glory, and praise. Your name is holy, and Your kingdom is eternal. We surrender our lives, our plans, and our desires to Your perfect will, trusting that You know what is best for us. Lord, forgive us for the times we have sought our own way instead of Yours. Teach us to forgive others as You have forgiven us, that we may walk in the freedom and peace of Your grace.*
*Provide for our daily needs, Father, not just the bread that sustains our bodies but the living bread of Your Word that nourishes our souls. Guard our hearts from temptation and deliver us from the schemes of the evil one. Strengthen us to stand firm in Your truth, clothed in the armor of God, that we may not be overcome by the world but may overcome through the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.*
*We pray for a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit in our lives, that we may be vessels of Your love, light, and truth to a world in desperate need of You. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in us, through us, and all around us. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, to whom belongs all glory, power, and honor forever. Amen.*
Jesus said, "Pray in this way: āOur 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 daily bread. 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.ā" Matt 6:9-13, Thank You in Jesus' Name.
