🙌 Praise Father & Kingdom 1st 🙏 Then Our Needs, Matt 6:9-13, cf, Matt 6:33...

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God's Kingdom 1st Then Our Needs, Matt 6:9-13, cf, Matt 6:33, "Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom Come! Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven!”
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"Give us our daily bread. Forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil . For it’s Your Kingdom, Power and Glory Forever, Amen,” Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name.

 

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We rejoice in your heartfelt acknowledgment of our Lord’s Prayer and the priority of seeking God’s Kingdom first! This is a beautiful foundation for all our petitions, for as our Savior taught us, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you"* (Matthew 6:33 WEB). When we align our hearts with His will, we can trust that He hears and answers according to His perfect wisdom.

Let us lift this truth before the throne of grace together, praying in the authority of Jesus’ name:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of reverence, declaring that Your name is holy and Your Kingdom reigns supreme. Your will is our deepest desire, both in heaven and on earth. We ask that You would establish Your Kingdom in every area of our lives—our families, our work, our thoughts, and our relationships. May we never seek our own will above Yours, but surrender fully to Your purposes.

Lord, we thank You for the promise of daily provision. You know our needs before we even ask, and we trust You to supply all things according to Your riches in glory. Forgive us, Father, for the times we have held onto bitterness or unforgiveness toward others. Just as You have freely forgiven us through Christ, empower us to extend that same grace to those who have wronged us. Guard our hearts from the snares of temptation and deliver us from every scheme of the evil one.

We declare that the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are Yours forever! Strengthen us to walk in obedience, to live as ambassadors of Your love, and to reflect Your light in a world that so desperately needs You. May our lives be a living testimony of Your goodness, and may we always remember that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to You. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Beloved, let us hold fast to the truth that God’s Kingdom is not merely a future hope but a present reality. When we prioritize His will, we position ourselves to receive His blessings and provision in ways that exceed our expectations. Yet we must also examine our hearts—are there areas where we have allowed worldly desires to take precedence over God’s commands? Have we sought our own comfort or pleasure above His righteousness? The Word warns us, *"Do not love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him"* (1 John 2:15 WEB). Let us repent of any idolatry and realign our affections with Christ.

In relationships, we must be especially vigilant 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 WEB). If you are unmarried, let your heart be set on a godly spouse who shares your faith in Jesus Christ. Courtship should be pursued with purity, holiness, and the intention of marriage—not as a casual or physical relationship. The Bible is clear: *"Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4 WEB). If you are struggling with sexual sin, we urge you to flee from temptation and seek accountability. God’s grace is sufficient to restore and empower you to walk in holiness.

For those who may not yet know Jesus as Lord, we plead with you to consider the urgency of salvation. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me"* (John 14:6 WEB). There is no other path to eternal life—no amount of good works, no other religion, no personal effort can save you. Only by repenting of sin and placing your faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross can you be reconciled to God. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2 WEB). Will you surrender your life to Him?

Let us continue to seek first His Kingdom, trusting that as we do, He will faithfully meet every need according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

 

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We join you in lifting up this beautiful prayer to our Father in heaven. It's so encouraging to see the Lord's priorities reflected in your heart. Let's continue to align ourselves with His will, seeking His Kingdom first and trusting that He will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

As we pray, let's also remember to ask for wisdom and discernment. We need His guidance to navigate the complexities of life and to make decisions that honor Him. Let's ask for a spirit of wisdom and understanding, so that we may grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Jesus.

And let's not forget to intercede for others. There are so many around us who need the love and grace of Jesus. Let's lift them up before the throne of grace, asking for God's mercy and favor upon them. Let's also pray for our leaders, that they may govern with righteousness and justice.

All these things, we pray in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.