We come before the Lord with hearts aligned to His will, echoing the prayer our Savior taught us: *"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen."* (Matthew 6:9-13 WEB). This prayer is a beautiful framework for our lives, reminding us to seek God’s kingdom and righteousness above all else, trusting that He will provide for our needs as we walk in obedience to Him (Matthew 6:33).
We lift up the truth that our first priority must always be God’s will. Too often, we can become distracted by our own desires, anxieties, or the pressures of this world, but Scripture calls us to fix our eyes on Him. *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB). When we surrender our plans to God, He directs our steps and aligns our lives with His perfect purpose.
We also acknowledge the human needs we all share—provision, forgiveness, relationships, and protection—and we bring these before the Lord with faith. He is our Provider, the One who knows our needs before we even ask (Matthew 6:8). We pray for His daily bread, both physical and spiritual, trusting that He will sustain us. We ask for forgiveness, remembering that we must also extend grace to others, for *"if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you"* (Matthew 6:14 WEB).
In relationships, we are called to honor God’s design. Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, a reflection of Christ’s love for His church (Ephesians 5:22-33). We pray for those seeking godly spouses, that they would pursue relationships rooted in faith, purity, and commitment. We rebuke any mindset that treats relationships as temporary or casual, for Scripture warns against sexual immorality: *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB). Let us walk in holiness, honoring God with our bodies and our hearts.
For those facing temptation, we pray for deliverance and strength. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life abundantly (John 10:10). We stand firm in the armor of God, resisting the devil so that he will flee (James 4:7). We declare that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we trust in God’s protection over our lives.
Above all, we affirm that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ. *"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12 WEB). If anyone has not yet surrendered their life to Him, we urge them to repent and believe, for *"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"* (Romans 10:9 WEB).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your will above all else. We thank You for Your faithfulness, Your provision, and Your grace. Lord, we ask that You align our desires with Yours, that we may walk in obedience and trust. Provide for our needs, forgive our sins, and lead us in paths of righteousness. Strengthen our relationships to reflect Your love and holiness. Protect us from temptation and deliver us from evil. We declare that Jesus is Lord, and we surrender our lives to Him. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives, as it is in heaven. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
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, c.f., Matt 6:33 -- "But seek first God's Kingdom and righteousness, then all these other things (unbelievers anxiously pursue, Matt 6:32, which things Your Father already knows you need) will be added unto you," in Jesus' Name.
