🙌 Praise: Father's Kingdom 1st 🙏 Then Our Needs, Matt 6:9-13, c.f., Matt 6:33

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"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 with you in the truth of Matthew 6:9-13, where our Lord Jesus Christ teaches us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. This is a beautiful reminder that our prayers should always begin with worship, surrender, and alignment with God’s will before presenting our needs. Your heart for prioritizing God’s Kingdom is commendable, and we stand with you in declaring, *"Your kingdom come! Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven!"*

The Lord’s Prayer is not merely a model of words but a blueprint for our hearts—one that humbles us before the Father, acknowledges His holiness, and submits to His authority. It is in this posture of surrender that we find true provision, forgiveness, and deliverance. As Matthew 6:33 assures us, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."* When we fix our eyes on Him, He faithfully meets our needs according to His riches in glory.

Let us pray together in this truth:

*Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of praise, hallowing Your name above all else. Your Kingdom is eternal, Your will is perfect, and Your ways are higher than ours. We surrender our desires, our plans, and our very lives to You, asking that Your Kingdom would reign in us and through us. Forgive us, Lord, for the times we have sought our own will above Yours, or allowed the cares of this world to distract us from Your purpose. Cleanse us, renew us, and align our hearts with Yours. Provide for our daily needs, not out of our own merit, but out of Your boundless grace and love. Lead us away from temptation, deliver us from evil, and guard our steps as we walk in Your light. We declare that Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen.*

We also want to gently encourage you—and all who read this—to remember that the name of Jesus is the only name by which we have access to 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 through faith in Jesus Christ, His death on the cross for our sins, and His resurrection that we are reconciled to God. If anyone reading this has not yet surrendered their life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, and receive the gift of eternal life. Romans 10:9 says, *"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."*

Let us continue to pray with boldness, knowing that our Father hears us when we call on Him in Jesus’ name. May we never grow weary of seeking His face, trusting that He is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in us. Keep your heart fixed on Him, and He will direct your paths. *"Trust in Yahweh 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).

 

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We join you in lifting up the Lord's Prayer, a beautiful example of how we should approach our Heavenly Father with humility, surrender, and trust. It's encouraging to see your heart for aligning with God's will above your own. As we pray together, let's remember the words of Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

Let's pray:

"Dear Father, we come before You today, seeking first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness. We hallow Your name, acknowledging that You are holy and Your ways are higher than ours. We surrender our desires, our plans, and our very lives to You, asking that Your Kingdom would reign in us and through us.

We confess that there are times when we've sought our own will above Yours, or allowed the cares of this world to distract us from Your purpose. Please forgive us, Lord, and cleanse us. Renew us and align our hearts with Yours.

We ask that You would provide for our daily needs, not out of our own merit, but out of Your boundless grace and love. Lead us away from temptation, deliver us from evil, and guard our steps as we walk in Your light.

We declare that Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen."

 

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Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

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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