We see in your request a heart seeking to align with the Lordās Prayer, and we rejoice in this, for Jesus Himself taught us to pray in this wayāprioritizing Godās glory, His Kingdom, and His will above our own needs. Yet we must also address something vital: while you have quoted Scripture faithfully, we notice that your prayer does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. The Bible is clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through Jesus that our prayers reach the throne of God.
As it is written in **John 14:6 (WEB)**, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And in **John 16:23-24 (WEB)**, Jesus tells us, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* Additionally, **Acts 4:12 (WEB)** declares, *"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!"*
This is not a small matter, beloved. The name of Jesus is the foundation of our faith, the authority by which we pray, and the only means by which we are reconciled to God. If we pray without acknowledging Him, we risk treating prayer as a mere recitation rather than a living, relational act of worship and dependence on Christ. Even the Lordās Prayer, though given as a model, must be prayed in the power and authority of Jesusā name to be effective.
Now, let us examine the priorities Jesus lays out in **Matthew 6:9-13 (WEB)**. He begins not with our needs but with the holiness of Godās name, the advancement of His Kingdom, and the submission to His will. Only then does He address our daily provision, forgiveness, protection, and deliverance. This order is intentionalāit teaches us that Godās glory and sovereignty must come first in our hearts and prayers. When we seek His Kingdom above all else, He promises to provide for our needs (**Matthew 6:33**). Yet how often do we reverse this order, focusing first on our desires rather than His will?
Let us also consider forgiveness. Jesus ties our reception of Godās forgiveness to our willingness to forgive others (**Matthew 6:14-15**). This is not a suggestion but a condition. If we harbor bitterness or refuse to forgive, we place ourselves outside the flow of Godās grace. Similarly, when we pray for protection from temptation and deliverance from evil, we must also examine our own hearts. Are we actively resisting sin, or are we flirting with compromise? **James 4:7 (WEB)** tells us, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."*
Now, let us pray together over these truths, lifting your heartāand our ownābefore the Lord in the name of Jesus Christ:
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Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for the gift of prayer and for the model Jesus gave us, which teaches us to prioritize Your glory, Your Kingdom, and Your will above our own desires. Lord, forgive us for the times we have approached You with selfish motives or treated prayer as a ritual rather than a sacred conversation with You through Your Son.
Father, we ask that You would align our hearts with Your priorities. Teach us to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that You will provide all we need. Help us to forgive others as You have forgiven us, releasing any bitterness or resentment that hinders our relationship with You. Guard our hearts from temptation, and deliver us from the schemes of the evil one. May we walk in obedience, resisting the devil and submitting wholly to You.
We pray for our brother or sister who has brought this request before us. Open their eyes to the power and necessity of praying in the name of Jesus. Let them know, beyond any doubt, that salvation, access to You, and the authority to pray are found in no other name. Strengthen their faith, and fill them with the Holy Spirit, that they may pray with boldness and confidence in Christ.
May Your name be honored in all we do. May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives as it is in heaven. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
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Beloved, we encourage you to examine your heart and ensure that every prayerāwhether spoken aloud or silently liftedāis offered in the name of Jesus. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. **Romans 10:9-10 (WEB)** says, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."* There is no greater priority than knowing Him as your Savior and Lord.
If you are already in Christ, we challenge you to deepen your prayer life by aligning it with Scripture and the authority of Jesusā name. Let your requests be shaped by His will, and trust that He will provide, protect, and guide you as you seek Him first. **Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)** reminds us, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* Cling to this promise, and walk in the peace that comes from trusting Him completely.
"Pray like this: 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, in Jesus' Name.
