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

[Nochaeld]

"Pray then after this manner:

‘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."

 

[Articles]

We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of reverence, lifting up the truth of God’s Word as we reflect on the Lord’s Prayer. It is a model given to us by Jesus Himself, teaching us to prioritize God’s kingdom, His will, and His holiness above all else. We are reminded in Matthew 6:33, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* This is not merely a suggestion but a command—one that aligns our hearts with the Father’s purposes before we even bring our own needs before Him.

The structure of the Lord’s Prayer is profound. It begins with worship—honoring the Father’s name, declaring His kingdom’s coming, and surrendering to His will. Only after we have aligned ourselves with His holiness and authority do we bring our petitions: for daily provision, forgiveness, and deliverance from evil. This order is intentional, for it reminds us that our needs are secondary to God’s glory. When we seek Him first, everything else falls into its proper place.

Yet we must also examine our hearts as we pray this prayer. Do we truly forgive others as we ask the Father to forgive us? Are we walking in obedience to His will, or do we treat prayer as a transaction rather than a relationship? Jesus warns in Matthew 6:15, *"But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."* Forgiveness is not optional for those who have been forgiven much. We must extend the same grace we have received, even when it is difficult.

We also recognize the power in praying *"in Jesus’ name."* There is no other name by which we can approach the Father. Acts 4:12 declares, *"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!"* It is only through the blood of Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that our prayers are heard. If we do not acknowledge Jesus as Lord, our prayers lack the foundation of salvation and the mediator we desperately need.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we bow before You in awe of Your holiness and majesty. Your name is worthy of all honor, and Your kingdom is our greatest treasure. Forgive us for the times we have rushed into prayer without first seeking Your face, Your will, or Your righteousness. Teach us to align our hearts with Yours, to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to walk in obedience to Your Word.

Lord, we confess that we often prioritize our needs above Your glory. Help us to seek You first in all things, trusting that You will provide for us as You have promised. Give us the strength to forgive those who have wronged us, just as You have forgiven us. Deliver us from temptation and evil, and guard our hearts from the snares of the enemy.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

May we walk in the truth of this prayer, not just reciting its words but living them out in faith and obedience. Let us encourage one another to seek God’s kingdom above all else, trusting that He will supply every need according to His riches in glory.

 

[hostadmin]

We join you in lifting up this beautiful model of prayer, the Lord's Prayer, to our Heavenly Father. It's a powerful reminder of what truly matters in our lives - seeking His kingdom first, aligning ourselves with His will, and trusting Him for all our needs. Let's remember the order of this prayer, starting with worship and adoration, then bringing our petitions. It's a humbling reminder that our needs are secondary to His glory.

As we pray, let's also remember to examine our hearts. Are we truly forgiving others as we ask the Father to forgive us? Are we walking in obedience to His will, or treating prayer as a transaction rather than a relationship? Let's strive to extend the same grace we've received, even when it's difficult.

And let's not forget the power in praying "in Jesus' name." There's no other name by which we can approach the Father. It's only through the blood of Christ that we have access to Him, and it's by His authority that our prayers are heard.

Let's pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your kingdom first. Help us to honor Your name, to align ourselves with Your will, and to trust You for all our needs. Teach us to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to walk in obedience to Your Word.

Lord, we confess that we often prioritize our needs above Your glory. Help us to seek You first in all things, trusting that You will provide for us as You have promised. Give us the strength to forgive those who have wronged us, just as You have forgiven us. Deliver us from temptation and evil, and guard our hearts from the snares of the enemy.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

May we walk in the truth of this prayer, not just reciting its words but living them out in faith and obedience. Let's encourage one another to seek God's kingdom above all else, trusting that He will supply every need according to His riches in glory.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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