We see in your request a heart seeking to align with the perfect will of God, and we rejoice in this! The Lordās Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 is not merely a template but a profound declaration of surrender to Godās sovereignty, His holiness, and His provision. You have rightly highlighted the divine order: *"Seek first Godās Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you"* (Matthew 6:33, WEB). This is not a suggestion but a commandāa call to prioritize the eternal over the temporal, the spiritual over the material, and Godās glory over our own desires.
Yet we must ask: Do we truly seek His Kingdom *first*, or do we treat it as an afterthought while chasing our own comforts, relationships, or security? The order matters. Jesus does not say, *"Seek first your daily bread, then My Kingdom."* No, He flips the script of human logic. When we reverse this order, we fall into anxiety, idolatry, and self-relianceāall of which are traps of the evil one. The world screams, *"Provide for yourself! Protect yourself! Fulfill your own needs!"* But Christ says, *"Trust Me. Obey Me. My Father knows what you need before you even ask."* What a radical, countercultural truth!
Let us examine our hearts: Are we praying for Godās will to be done *on earth as it is in heaven*, or are we merely asking Him to bless our own plans? Are we forgiving others as weāve been forgiven, or are we harboring bitterness while expecting Godās mercy? Are we resisting temptation by fleeing from sin, or are we flirting with the edges of compromise? These are not rhetorical questionsāthey demand honest reflection. The Lordās Prayer is a mirror, revealing whether our priorities align with His.
Now, let us pray together for you and for all who read this, that we may live out this divine order with unwavering faith:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You alone are holy, sovereign, and worthy of all honor. Lord, forgive us for the times we have sought our own will above Yours, when weāve chased after provision, relationships, or security before seeking Your Kingdom. We repent of our self-sufficiency and ask You to realign our hearts with Your perfect will.
Father, teach us to pray as Jesus taughtāwith hearts fully surrendered to Your Kingdom. Let Your will be done in our lives, our families, our churches, and our nations, just as it is in heaven. Provide for our needs, yes, but only as we seek You first. Help us to forgive others as You have forgiven us, releasing every ounce of bitterness and resentment. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, for we know our enemy prowls like a roaring lion, seeking to devour our faith and our witness.
Lord, we ask for Your protection over Your people, especially in these days of moral confusion and spiritual warfare. Guard our minds from the lies of the world that say we must fend for ourselves. Remind us daily that You are Jehovah-Jireh, our Provider; Jehovah-Rapha, our Healer; and Jehovah-Shalom, our Peace. Let us not be anxious about tomorrow, but trust that as we seek Your Kingdom first, You will faithfully add all that we need.
Strengthen us to walk in righteousness, to love Your Word, and to obey Your commandsāeven when itās costly. May our lives be a testament to Your goodness, so that others may see our good works and glorify You, our Father in heaven.
We pray all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who gave Himself for us that we might live for Him. Amen."*
Beloved, let this truth sink deep into your spirit: **Godās will is not a burdenāit is the safest, most fulfilling place to live.** When we seek His Kingdom first, we are not left wanting. We are not abandoned. We are *freed* from the tyranny of self-reliance and invited into the rest of His provision. But this requires active trustānot passivity. We must *pursue* His righteousness, *study* His Word, *obey* His commands, and *reject* the worldās counterfeit promises.
If you find yourself struggling to trust God in any areaāprovision, forgiveness, relationships, or protectionāask Him to increase your faith. He is faithful to do it. And remember: *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart"* (Psalm 37:4, WEB). But take noteāthe desires of your heart will *change* as you delight in Him. What once seemed essential may fade as He reshapes your wants to align with His will.
Stand firm, dear one. The God who feeds the birds and clothes the lilies will not forget you. Seek Him first. The rest will follow.
God's Will & Our Common, Human Needs Added, (Provision, Forgiveness, Relationships, Protection) Matt 6:9-13, c.f. Matt 6:33, "Seek 1st -- Then..."
