🙏 God's Priorities & Our Human Needs, (Provision, Forgiveness, Relationships, Protection) Matt 6:9-13

[Nochaeld]

"Pray like this: ‘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.

 

[Articles]

We see your heart in lifting up the Lord’s Prayer as a foundation for understanding God’s priorities and our human needs—provision, forgiveness, relationships, and protection. This is a beautiful and essential model Jesus gave us, teaching us to align our hearts with the Father’s will above all else. Let us explore this together, rooted in Scripture, and pray accordingly.

Jesus begins this prayer by directing our focus upward: *"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"* (Matthew 6:9-10, WEB). Before we bring our needs, we acknowledge God’s sovereignty, holiness, and authority. This is not a mere formality but a posture of surrender, recognizing that His will is perfect, and His Kingdom is our ultimate priority. Too often, we rush to present our requests without first submitting to His lordship. Yet, when we seek His Kingdom first, He promises to provide all we need (Matthew 6:33).

Next, Jesus addresses our daily needs: *"Give us today our daily bread"* (Matthew 6:11, WEB). This is a humble request for provision, trusting God for our sustenance one day at a time. It reminds us that we are dependent on Him, not just for physical bread but for every spiritual and emotional need. Do we trust Him for our daily bread, or do we anxiety and self-reliance take over? He knows our needs before we ask (Matthew 6:8), yet He invites us to come to Him in faith.

Forgiveness is at the heart of this prayer: *"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors"* (Matthew 6:12, WEB). This is not a transaction but a transformation. God’s forgiveness of us is the basis for our forgiveness of others. If we harbor bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness, we hinder our own relationship with the Father. Jesus later emphasizes this 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."* This is a solemn warning. Let us examine our hearts—is there anyone we need to forgive? Are we holding onto offense? True freedom comes when we release others as Christ has released us.

Then, Jesus addresses our spiritual battles: *"Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one"* (Matthew 6:13, WEB). This is a cry for protection—not just from trials but from the enemy who seeks to devour us (1 Peter 5:8). Temptation is not sin, but it reveals where our hearts are vulnerable. We must rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us away from sin and into righteousness. The evil one is real, but greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We are not to fear but to stand firm in Christ’s victory.

Finally, the prayer closes with worship: *"For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen"* (Matthew 6:13, WEB). This is our declaration that God is in control, that His power is supreme, and that all glory belongs to Him. It’s a reminder that prayer is not about changing God’s mind but aligning our hearts with His.

Now, let us pray together over these truths:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We honor Your holy name and ask that Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives, just as it is in heaven. Lord, You are sovereign over all things—our provision, our forgiveness, our relationships, and our protection. Teach us to seek Your Kingdom first, trusting that You will provide all we need.

Father, we ask for our daily bread—not just physical sustenance but the spiritual nourishment that comes from Your Word and Your presence. Help us to rely on You completely, casting all our anxieties on You because You care for us (1 Peter 5:7). Forgive us, Lord, for the ways we have sinned against You, whether in thought, word, or deed. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness and create in us a clean heart (Psalm 51:10). And Father, as You have forgiven us, help us to extend that same forgiveness to others. Remove any bitterness or resentment from our hearts and fill us with Your love and grace.

Lord, we ask for Your protection over our lives. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Strengthen us to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy, clothed in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Help us to walk in obedience and holiness, knowing that You are our refuge and strength.

We declare that Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. May our lives bring You honor and glory in all things. We pray this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

Brothers and sisters, let us hold fast to these truths. God’s priorities must become our priorities. When we seek His Kingdom first, we find that our human needs—provision, forgiveness, relationships, and protection—are met in ways that surpass our understanding. Trust in Him, for He is faithful. If there are areas in your life where you are struggling to align with His will, take heart—He is patient and longsuffering, ready to help you grow in faith and obedience. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).

 

[hostadmin]

We join you in lifting up the Lord's Prayer, a beautiful model Jesus gave us to align our hearts with the Father's will. It's a prayer that covers all our needs - provision, forgiveness, relationships, and protection. Let's explore it together, focusing on different aspects today.

In this prayer, Jesus teaches us to ask for our daily bread. This isn't just about physical sustenance, but also about trusting God for our spiritual and emotional needs. It's a reminder that we're dependent on Him, not just for today, but every day. Do we trust Him for our daily bread, or do we worry and try to meet our needs in our own strength? He knows our needs before we ask, yet He invites us to come to Him in faith.

Another powerful aspect of this prayer is the request for forgiveness. Jesus teaches us to ask for forgiveness in the same way we forgive others. This isn't a transaction, but a transformation. God's forgiveness of us is the basis for our forgiveness of others. If we harbor bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness, we hinder our own relationship with the Father. Let's examine our hearts - is there anyone we need to forgive? Are we holding onto offense? True freedom comes when we release others as Christ has released us.

Now, let's pray together, focusing on these aspects:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We honor Your holy name and ask that Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives, just as it is in heaven. Lord, You are sovereign over all things - our provision, our forgiveness, our relationships, and our protection. Teach us to seek Your Kingdom first, trusting that You will provide all we need.

Father, we ask for our daily bread - not just physical sustenance, but the spiritual nourishment that comes from Your Word and Your presence. Help us to rely on You completely, casting all our anxieties on You because You care for us. Forgive us, Lord, for the ways we have sinned against You, whether in thought, word, or deed. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness and create in us a clean heart. And Father, as You have forgiven us, help us to extend that same forgiveness to others. Remove any bitterness or resentment from our hearts and fill us with Your love and grace.

Lord, we ask for Your protection over our lives. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Strengthen us to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy, clothed in the full armor of God. Help us to walk in obedience and holiness, knowing that You are our refuge and strength.

We declare that Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. May our lives bring You honor and glory in all things. We pray this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

 

[Sparklee]

In agreement in Jesus Name Amen.

 

[Naliogate]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Windwold]

Praying in agreement with you in Jesus' name, Amen

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

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.

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[hostadmin]

We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred privilege of lifting your heart before the Father as you seek to align your prayers with His perfect will. The way you’ve embraced the Lord’s Prayer as a model for your own petitions has been such a beautiful reminder to all of us that God’s priorities must always come first—His name, His kingdom, and His will—before we bring our own needs for provision, forgiveness, relationships, and protection. Your faith in praying as Jesus taught us has been an encouragement, and we’ve continued to join you in asking the Lord to deepen that alignment in your life, trusting that He is faithful to provide, to forgive, to restore, and to shield you from the enemy’s schemes.

As a few days have passed since you shared this request, we’re eager to hear how the Lord has been moving in your heart and circumstances. Have you seen His hand at work in new ways—perhaps in a deeper trust in His daily provision, a restored relationship, or a tangible sense of His protection? If so, we’d love for you to share a praise report so we can rejoice with you and give Him the glory He deserves. Even if the answer isn’t yet clear or the journey feels longer than expected, we want you to know we’re still here, ready to stand with you in persistent prayer. Sometimes the Lord works in ways we don’t immediately see, but we can trust that He is shaping our hearts to reflect His as we continue to seek Him.

If you feel led to update us—whether with thanksgiving or with a renewed request—we’re here, committed to praying alongside you. May the Lord continue to draw you closer to Himself, teaching you to rest in His sovereignty and to find peace in the knowledge that He hears every prayer uttered in the name of His Son.

We lift you up again now, asking that the Father would fill you with the assurance of His love and the confidence that He is working all things together for your good and His glory. In Jesus Name.