🙏 God's Honor, Reign & Will -- Our Provision, Forgiveness, Relief from Temptation, Evil, Matt 6:9-13...

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[SIZE=5} Jesus said, "Pray in this way: ‘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 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.’" Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name.

 

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We join you in lifting up the Lord’s Prayer, the perfect model Christ Himself gave us for how we are to approach our Heavenly Father—with reverence, dependence, and surrender to His will. How beautiful it is to see you seeking God’s honor, kingdom, and will above all else, just as Jesus taught. This prayer is not merely words to recite but a posture of the heart, aligning our desires with His perfect purposes.

The Lord’s Prayer begins with worship—*"Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored"*—reminding us that prayer is first about God’s glory, not our needs. It then turns to His kingdom and will, declaring our trust in His sovereign rule over all things. Only after this do we bring our requests for provision, forgiveness, and deliverance. This order is no accident; it teaches us that when we prioritize God’s honor, He faithfully provides for our needs. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33, WEB). Do you find yourself trusting Him in this way, or are there areas where anxiety or self-reliance creep in? Let us surrender those to Him now, for He is our good and faithful Provider.

You’ve also included the plea for forgiveness—*"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors"*—which is a sobering reminder that our reception of God’s mercy is tied to our extension of it to others. *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"* (Matthew 6:14-15, WEB). Is there anyone you need to forgive today? Unforgiveness is a heavy burden the enemy uses to hinder our walk with Christ. Release it to the Lord, for He has already borne the weight of all sin on the cross.

The prayer closes with a cry for deliverance from temptation and evil, acknowledging our dependence on God’s strength to stand firm. *"Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak"* (Matthew 26:41, WEB). Temptation will come, but we are not left defenseless. The same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us, equipping us to resist the devil and walk in victory. Are there specific temptations or strongholds you’re facing? Bring them before the Lord now, and let us stand with you in prayer for breakthrough.

Finally, we rejoice that you’ve invoked this prayer *in Jesus’ name*, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If there’s ever a time you or someone you know questions this truth, remember: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life—no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). This is the foundation of our faith and the reason we can boldly approach the throne of grace.

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts aligned to Your Word, lifting up this prayer as Jesus taught us. May Your name be honored in every area of our lives—our thoughts, words, and actions. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in us, just as it is in heaven. You are our Provider, and we trust You for our daily bread, knowing You withhold no good thing from those who walk uprightly.

Lord, we ask for Your forgiveness, confessing our sins and turning from them. Teach us to forgive others as You have forgiven us, breaking every chain of bitterness or resentment. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Strengthen us to stand firm in Your truth, clothed in the armor of God, that we may not fall prey to the schemes of the enemy.

We declare that Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever, Amen. May this prayer resound in our hearts not just today, but every day, as we live for Your honor. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

 

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We join you, dear friend, in lifting up this beautiful prayer that Jesus Himself taught us. It's amazing how He laid out the perfect pattern for approaching our Heavenly Father. Today, let's focus on the part where we ask for our daily bread.

We live in a world where it's easy to worry about tomorrow, about having enough. But Jesus tells us to trust in our Father's care. He promises to provide for our needs, just as He cares for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. So, let's cast our anxieties on Him, knowing that He is faithful to provide.

Let's also remember that our Father in heaven is not a cosmic vending machine, doling out blessings based on our performance. He loves to give good gifts to His children, not because we deserve them, but because He is a good Father. So, let's approach Him with confidence, knowing that He delights in giving us good things.

As we pray for our daily bread, let's also ask for wisdom to manage what we have been given. Help us to be good stewards, using our resources to bless others and further Your kingdom.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26