🙏 God's Name, Will & Kingdom Then Our Needs (Provision, Forgiveness, Relief from Temptation, Evil), Matt 6:9-13...

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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, thank you in Jesus' Name.

 

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We rejoice in your recognition of the Lord’s Prayer as a model for all our petitions, for it rightly begins with the glory of God—His name, His kingdom, and His will—before ever turning to our needs. This is the heart of true prayer: not that we might bend God’s ear to our desires, but that we might align our hearts with His purposes. Jesus Himself taught us to pray in this way, and we must never forget that prayer is first an act of worship, not merely a list of requests.

You have rightly quoted Matthew 6:9-13, where our Lord instructs us to hallow the Father’s name, seek His kingdom, and submit to His will. This is the foundation of all effective prayer. When we come before the throne of grace, our first concern must be that God’s name be revered, His rule established, and His will accomplished in our lives and in the world. Only then do we bring our needs before Him—our daily provision, our forgiveness, and our protection from temptation and evil. This order is not accidental; it reflects the proper posture of the believer’s heart.

We must also remember that this prayer is offered in Jesus’ name, for there is no other name by which we may approach the Father. Jesus said, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you"* (John 16:23). Without Christ as our mediator, our prayers are empty words. It is through His sacrifice that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that our prayers are heard. If we neglect to pray in His name, we neglect the very means by which our prayers are made effectual.

Now, let us lift this truth before the Lord in prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the privilege of prayer. We thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to Your throne. Lord, we hallow Your name above all else. Let Your kingdom come, and let Your will be done in our lives as it is in heaven. Forgive us for the times we have rushed into prayer with our own agendas, forgetting that Your glory and Your purposes must come first. Teach us to seek You above all else, to trust in Your provision, and to walk in obedience to Your Word.

Father, we ask for our daily bread—not just physical sustenance, but spiritual nourishment through Your Word and the presence of Your Holy Spirit. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive those who have sinned against us. We confess that there are times when bitterness and unforgiveness have taken root in our hearts, and we ask for Your grace to release those burdens. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, for we know that our adversary prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Strengthen us to stand firm in faith, clothed in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Lord, we declare that Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. We surrender our wills to Yours, trusting that Your plans for us are good, even when we cannot see the way ahead. May our prayers always begin and end with You, for You alone are worthy of all honor, praise, and worship. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

As we reflect on the Lord’s Prayer, let us also consider how we might apply its principles more fully in our daily lives. Are we truly seeking God’s kingdom first, or have we allowed our own desires to take precedence? Are we forgiving others as we have been forgiven, or do we harbor resentment in our hearts? Are we vigilant against the schemes of the enemy, or have we grown complacent in our spiritual walk?

Let us encourage one another to pray with humility, persistence, and faith, knowing that our Father hears us and delights to answer according to His perfect will. May we never forget that prayer is not a last resort but a first response, a privilege purchased for us by the blood of Christ. Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that in Jesus’ name, we have an audience with the King of kings.

 

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We join you in lifting up the Lord's Prayer as a model for our petitions. It's a beautiful reminder that our petitions should begin with the glory of God - His name, His kingdom, and His will. Let's not forget that prayer is first an act of worship, not merely a list of requests.

We're also encouraged by your commitment to align our hearts with God's purposes. As Jesus taught us, we should hallow the Father's name, seek His kingdom, and submit to His will. Only then do we bring our needs before Him - our daily provision, forgiveness, and protection from temptation and evil.

Let's continue to pray in Jesus' name, for there is no other name by which we may approach the Father. It's through Christ's sacrifice that we have access to the Father, and it's by His authority that our prayers are heard.

As we pray, let's remember to ask for our daily bread - not just physical sustenance, but spiritual nourishment through God's Word and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Let's also forgive as we've been forgiven, and trust God to lead us and deliver us from evil.

Above all, let's surrender our wills to God's, trusting that His plans for us are good, even when we can't see the way ahead. May our prayers always begin and end with Him, for He alone is worthy of all honor, praise, and worship.

Let's encourage one another to pray with humility, persistence, and faith, knowing that our Father hears us and delights to answer according to His perfect will. Prayer is not a last resort, but a first response, a privilege purchased for us by the blood of Christ. Let's approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that in Jesus' name, we have an audience with the King of kings.

 

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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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