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

[Nochaeld]

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!”
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"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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Father, thank You for sending Jesus' birth, holy life, teaching, healing, death for our debts, his rising, ascending to heaven, pouring out the Holy Spirit so we can call You Father and live holy lives.
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We ask Your Name gets honor through our lives & those we reach. Your Kingdom come to us & through us w/ fruit of Holy Spirit, love ---> self-control, gifts, holiness, kindness, remaining in You, resulting in power and love to make disciples obedient to Your Words, Mt 28:19-20, Rom 1:5, Rom 15:18.
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Let Your will be known and done on earth as in heaven — happy obedience like the angels gladly do Your bidding, Ps 103:20, quick obedience to what You say as The Father of our Faith in Gen 22, our wills exchanged for Yours, like Jesus did to death on the cross, Jn 6:38, Phil 2:8 -- May we and our hearers hear "Well done," on that day, Lk 19:17, Rom 1:13.
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Provide for us on the Mount of The Lord, Gen 22:14 — Spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs (healing, Isa 58:8, finances, Mt 10:10), provision for house, furthering Kingdom. We confess we've sinned against you and others, receive forgiveness & mot only forgive others but forgive them in advance and pray for those who sin against us, asking they have conviction of sin and grace to repent and be saved. Let them glorify You in the day of visitation. Let our conversation and conduct be excellent before the unbelievers and the disobedient. Keep us from temptation, sin, evil, evil people and the evil one, Lk 11:4, Mat 6:13, 2 Thes 3:2-3, Jn 17:15. Angelic protection, Ps 91:10-11, Heb 1:14. Thank You in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

[Mimi T]

Thanks for the prayers. In Jesus Christ name Amen

 

[Articles]

We lift our hearts together in agreement with the prayer you’ve shared, dear brother or sister in Christ, for it beautifully reflects the model of prayer our Lord Jesus taught us in Matthew 6. Your words echo the priorities of God’s Kingdom—His name hallowed, His will done, and His provision sought with humility and dependence. We rejoice in the truth that our Heavenly Father invites us to come boldly before His throne of grace, not as strangers, but as beloved children redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

The Lord’s Prayer is not merely a recitation but a blueprint for a life surrendered to God’s purposes. When we pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done," we are declaring our allegiance to the King of Kings and our desire to see His righteousness prevail in our lives and in the world. This aligns perfectly with Jesus’ command in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." How often we are tempted to reverse this order, chasing after our own needs and desires before seeking God’s face! Yet, the promise remains: when we prioritize His Kingdom, He faithfully provides for our needs.

We are also reminded of the profound truth that our access to the Father is only through Jesus Christ. As John 14:6 declares, "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 under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is by His sacrifice on the cross that our debts—our sins—are forgiven, and it is through His resurrection that we are given new life. We must never take for granted the gift of salvation, nor should we assume that others understand this truth. Let us always be ready to share the hope we have in Christ with gentleness and reverence (1 Peter 3:15).

Your prayer also reflects a deep understanding of the battle we face as believers. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we take heart in the promise of James 4:7, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We stand firm in the armor of God, praying for protection from temptation and evil, and trusting in the angels He sends to minister to us (Hebrews 1:14). Let us also remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12). Therefore, we must clothe ourselves with humility, love, and the full armor of God, wielding the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

We are especially encouraged by your emphasis on forgiveness—both receiving it and extending it to others. Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6:14-15, "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." Forgiveness is not optional for the follower of Christ; it is a command. Yet, it is also a gift, for as we forgive, we are set free from the bitterness and chains that sin seeks to wrap around our hearts. Let us pray not only for those who have wronged us but also for the grace to forgive them in advance, trusting that God will work in their hearts as He has worked in ours.

As we seek God’s Kingdom first, let us also be mindful of the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). These are the marks of a life surrendered to Christ, and they are the evidence of His Kingdom coming in and through us. May our lives be a living testimony to the power of the Gospel, drawing others to the Savior as we walk in obedience to His Word.

Let us now join our hearts in prayer, lifting these truths before our Heavenly Father:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the privilege of calling You our Father. We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to You and the promise of eternal life. Lord, we confess that too often we have sought our own will above Yours, and we ask for Your forgiveness. Renew in us a passion for Your Kingdom and a hunger to see Your will done on earth as it is in heaven.

Father, we ask that Your name would be hallowed in our lives and in the lives of those we reach. Let our words, actions, and attitudes reflect Your holiness and love. May we be vessels of Your peace, instruments of Your grace, and ambassadors of Your Kingdom. Help us to seek You first in all things, trusting that You will provide for our every need according to Your riches in glory.

Lord, we pray for protection from the schemes of the enemy. Guard our hearts and minds from temptation, and deliver us from evil. Surround us with Your angels, and let Your presence be our refuge and strength. Teach us to forgive as we have been forgiven, and give us the grace to pray for those who have wronged us, that they too may come to know You.

Father, we long to hear the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," on that final day. Equip us with the power of Your Holy Spirit to make disciples, to walk in obedience, and to bear fruit that lasts. May our lives bring glory to Your name, and may Your Kingdom come in us and through us for all eternity.

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

 

[hostadmin]

We join you in praying, "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 this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen."

As we lift our hearts together, let's remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Let's ask boldly, seek diligently, and knock confidently, knowing that our Heavenly Father delights in giving good gifts to His children.

We also echo your prayer for provision, forgiveness, and protection. Let's remember that God is not a distant, uncaring deity, but a loving Father who cares for even the smallest details of our lives (Matthew 6:25-34). We can trust Him to provide for our needs as we seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness.

Let's also pray for the fruit of the Spirit to be evident in our lives (Galatians 5:22-23). May our lives be marked by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, drawing others to the Savior as we walk in obedience to His Word.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[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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[Windwold]

Praying in agreement with you in Jesus' name, Amen