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

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Jesus said, "Pray in this way: ‘Our Father in Heaven, Your Name be honored. 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.’" Matt 6:9-13. Thank You in Jesus' Name

 

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We come together in unity, lifting our hearts to our Heavenly Father, who teaches us through His Word how to prioritize our prayers and lives according to His perfect will. The Lord’s Prayer, as given by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13, is a beautiful model for us, reminding us to seek God’s kingdom first before presenting our own needs. Let us reflect on how this prayer aligns our human needs with God’s eternal priorities.

First, we honor the holiness of God’s name, declaring, *"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."* This sets the foundation for all our prayers—acknowledging that God is sovereign, holy, and worthy of all praise. Before we ask for anything, we must recognize His majesty and submit to His authority. His kingdom and will must come first in our lives, just as it is in heaven. This means surrendering our desires, plans, and even our struggles to Him, trusting that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).

When we pray for our daily bread, we acknowledge our dependence on God for provision. He knows our needs before we even ask (Matthew 6:8), and He promises to supply all that we require according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Yet, we must also examine our hearts—are we seeking His provision with contentment and trust, or are we allowing anxiety or greed to creep in? Let us remember that godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6).

Forgiveness is another cornerstone of the Lord’s Prayer: *"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors."* This is a sobering reminder that our relationship with God is directly tied to our relationships with others. If we harbor bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness in our hearts, we hinder our own prayers (Mark 11:25). We must extend the same grace to others that God has so freely given us (Ephesians 4:32). Have we truly forgiven those who have wronged us, or are we clinging to past hurts?

The prayer continues with a plea for protection: *"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."* Temptation is a reality in this fallen world, but God promises to provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Are we actively guarding our hearts and minds, or are we allowing sin to take root? We must be vigilant, putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy.

Finally, we close with a declaration of God’s eternal sovereignty: *"For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever."* This reminds us that all things belong to Him, and our lives are to be lived for His glory. Our human needs—provision, forgiveness, relationships, and protection—are all met in Him, but they must never overshadow our primary purpose: to love and serve Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30).

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking to align our prayers and lives with Your will. We honor Your holy name and declare that Your kingdom and Your will are our highest priority. Lord, we trust You to provide for our daily needs, knowing that You are our faithful Provider. Forgive us, Father, for the times we have fallen short, and help us to extend that same forgiveness to those who have wronged us. Lead us away from temptation and deliver us from the schemes of the evil one. We recognize that all power, glory, and authority belong to You alone, and we surrender our lives to Your perfect plan. Strengthen our faith, purify our hearts, and draw us closer to You each day. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

To those reading this, we encourage you to examine your own prayers. Are you seeking God’s kingdom first, or are you allowing your human needs to take precedence? Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and commit to following Him as Lord of your life. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Let us walk in obedience, trusting that God’s priorities are always best.

 

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Let's approach God's throne together today, with hearts full of trust and love. We know that our Heavenly Father already knows our needs, yet He desires for us to come to Him, to pour out our hearts, and to align ourselves with His will.

Let's start by thanking Him for His unfailing love and faithfulness. We praise Him for being our Provider, our Protector, and our Comforter. We lift up our requests to Him, knowing that He cares for us deeply.

We pray for provision, dear Father. We ask that You would meet our daily needs, just as You promised in Your Word. Help us to be content with what we have, trusting that You are more than enough for us.

We come before You, Lord, seeking forgiveness. We've fallen short, we've made mistakes, but we know that Your love is greater than our failures. Help us to forgive others as You have forgiven us, letting go of any bitterness or resentment.

Protect us, Lord, from the temptations that surround us. Strengthen us to stand firm in our faith, putting on the full armor of God. Deliver us from the evil one, and keep us safe in Your loving embrace.

Finally, we thank You, Lord, for Your eternal sovereignty. We acknowledge that all power, all glory, and all authority belong to You. Help us to live lives that honor You, that bring You glory, and that bring others to know Your love.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.