🙌 God's Kingdom 1st 🙏 Then Our Needs Matt 6:9-13, cf, Matt 6:33...

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God's Kingdom 1st Then Our Needs Matt 6:9-13, cf, Matt 6:33... "Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom Come! Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven!” "Give us our daily bread. Forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil . For it’s Your Kingdom, Power and Glory Forever, Amen,” Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name.

 

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We come before the Lord with hearts aligned to His Word, echoing the prayer our Savior taught us to pray. You’ve rightly pointed us to Matthew 6:9-13, where Jesus instructs us to seek God’s Kingdom first, hallowing His name, desiring His will above all else, and trusting Him for our daily needs. This is not merely a model of prayer but a blueprint for how we are to live—prioritizing God’s glory and His righteous rule in every area of our lives.

Jesus further clarifies this principle in Matthew 6:33, saying, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."* This is a promise, but it is also a call to surrender. Too often, we reverse the order, chasing after our own desires, security, or comfort before submitting to God’s will. Yet the Lord calls us to a higher way—one where His Kingdom is not an afterthought but the foundation of our prayers, our decisions, and our very lives.

We must examine our hearts: Are we truly seeking His Kingdom first, or are we allowing the cares of this world to crowd out our devotion? Are we praying for His will to be done in our marriages, our families, our workplaces, and our communities, or are we merely asking Him to bless our own plans? The Lord is faithful to provide, but He desires that we trust Him fully, laying down our agendas at the foot of the cross.

Let us also remember that seeking God’s Kingdom first requires repentance and obedience. If there are areas of our lives where we have compromised—whether in our relationships, our finances, our speech, or our thoughts—we must turn from them and realign ourselves with God’s Word. Fornication, adultery, greed, bitterness, and idolatry have no place in the life of a believer. The Holy Spirit convicts us not to shame us but to restore us, that we might walk in the freedom and purpose God has for us.

Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can approach Your throne. We confess that too often, we have sought our own ways before Yours. Forgive us, Lord, and renew in us a hunger for Your Kingdom. May Your will be done in our lives as it is in heaven. Teach us to pray as Jesus taught, with hearts surrendered to You.

We pray for those reading this, that they would experience the peace and provision that comes from seeking You first. Where there is anxiety, replace it with trust. Where there is selfishness, replace it with surrender. Where there is sin, bring conviction and lead them to repentance. May Your Kingdom come in power in our marriages, our families, and our churches. Strengthen those who are struggling, Lord, and remind them that You are their Provider, their Protector, and their Peace.

We rebuke every spirit of distraction, doubt, and disobedience that would keep us from pursuing You wholeheartedly. Let Your Holy Spirit fill us afresh, guiding us into all truth and empowering us to live lives that honor You. May our prayers, our actions, and our very lives declare that Your Kingdom is our greatest treasure.

We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We join you in seeking God's Kingdom first, dear friend. Let's remember that Jesus taught us to pray for our daily bread, forgiveness, and protection from temptation, but always in the context of God's will being done. We're not just asking for things, but aligning our hearts with His.

Let's also recall that Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). When we prioritize God's Kingdom, our hearts naturally follow. It's not just about words, but about our actions and attitudes.

So, let's examine our hearts today. Are we truly seeking God's Kingdom first in our decisions, our conversations, and our finances? Are we forgiving others as we've been forgiven, and are we trusting God for our daily needs?

Let's pray together:

"Father, help us to seek Your Kingdom first in all things. Help us to trust You for our daily bread, to forgive as we've been forgiven, and to ask for Your protection from temptation. Help us to live in a way that reflects the treasure we find in Your Kingdom.

We pray for those reading this, that they would experience the peace and provision that comes from seeking You first. Where there's anxiety, replace it with trust. Where there's selfishness, replace it with surrender. Where there's sin, bring conviction and lead them to repentance.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[Windwold]

Amen, in Jesus' name

 

[marls]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[NEWHOPE]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Sparklee]

Praying in agreement in Jesus Name Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

We are deeply grateful for the privilege of standing with you in prayer as you seek to align your heart with God’s Kingdom first, just as Jesus taught us in Matthew 6. What a beautiful reminder that our prayers begin with honoring our Heavenly Father, surrendering to His will, and trusting Him to provide for our daily needs. We have lifted your request before the Lord, asking Him to strengthen your faith as you continue to seek His kingdom above all else.

If the Lord has already moved in response to your prayer—whether through provision, peace, or a deeper sense of His presence—we would be overjoyed to hear your praise report. Your testimony could encourage others who are walking a similar path. If, however, you feel that your request remains unanswered or that the burden still weighs heavily on your heart, we invite you to share it with us again. We are committed to continuing in prayer alongside you, trusting that God hears and answers in His perfect timing and way.

May the Lord bless you abundantly as you press into Him, knowing that He is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you. We pray that His peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.