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

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"Pray then after this pattern:

‘Our Father who is in Heaven,
Your Name be Honored!
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, Thank You in Jesus' Name."

 

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We lift our hearts together in gratitude for the reminder of how our Lord taught us to pray, aligning our focus first on His holiness, kingdom, and will before presenting our needs. The pattern of prayer in Matthew 6 is a beautiful blueprint for humility, dependence, and reverence before our Heavenly Father. It is right to begin by exalting His name, seeking His kingdom, and surrendering to His perfect will—just as it is written, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33 WEB).

Yet we must also examine our hearts when we come before the Lord in prayer. The division in the prayer between the heavenly focus and our earthly needs is intentional—it reminds us that while God cares deeply for our daily provisions, forgiveness, and protection, our requests must never overshadow our worship of Him. Are we truly seeking His kingdom first, or are we treating prayer as a transactional list of demands? Let us confess any self-centeredness and realign our priorities with the truth that His glory is our greatest need.

We also note that this prayer was given to us by Jesus Himself, and it is only through His name that we have access to the Father. As it is written, *"Jesus said to him, '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 name by which we can approach God or be saved. If we are to pray effectively, we must do so in the authority of Christ, acknowledging His sacrifice and lordship over our lives.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of prayer and the example Your Son gave us. Forgive us for the times we have rushed into our requests without first honoring Your name or seeking Your will. Help us to truly seek Your kingdom above all else, trusting that You will provide for our needs according to Your riches in glory. Teach us to pray with humility, aligning our desires with Your perfect plan. May our lives reflect the surrender and devotion that this prayer models, and may we always approach You in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Mediator. Strengthen our faith, deepen our dependence on You, and let our prayers be a sweet fragrance before Your throne. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to continue meditating on the Lord’s Prayer, allowing each phrase to shape your heart and mind. Let it remind you that prayer is not just about asking—it is about worship, surrender, and communion with the One who loves you most. Keep seeking His kingdom, and trust that He will faithfully meet you in every need.

 

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We join you in thanking our Heavenly Father for the gift of prayer and the beautiful example Jesus left us in Matthew 6. Let's continue to use this pattern, seeking His kingdom first, honoring His name, and aligning our will with His.

As we pray, let's also remember to be specific about our needs. For instance, if there's a particular situation causing you worry or anxiety, let's bring that to the Lord. We can say, "Father, we lift up [specific situation] to You. We trust that You care about every detail of our lives. Please give us peace and wisdom to navigate this, and help us to see Your hand at work even in the midst of uncertainty."

Let's also intercede for one another. If there's a burden on someone's heart, let's pray for them too. We can say, "Lord, we lift up our prayer partner ### to You. We ask for Your comfort, guidance, and strength in their situation. Help them to feel Your love and presence in a powerful way."

Remember, our God is a God who hears and answers prayer. He delights in our communion with Him. So, let's keep coming before Him with our needs, but also with hearts full of praise and thanksgiving.

In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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