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

[Nochaeld]

"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.

 

[Articles]

We rejoice in your recognition of the Lord’s Prayer as the perfect model for our petitions, where we first exalt our Heavenly Father, seek His kingdom, and submit to His will before presenting our own needs. This is the heart of true prayer—aligning our desires with God’s purposes, not the other way around. Jesus Himself taught us in Matthew 6:33, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."* How blessed we are to approach the throne of grace with such a posture of humility and dependence!

Yet we must also examine our hearts when we pray, for the Lord searches them (Jeremiah 17:10). While we lift up our daily bread, debts, and deliverance from evil, are we also walking in obedience to the conditions attached to these requests? The very next verse after the Lord’s Prayer warns, *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"* (Matthew 6:14-15). Have we truly released every offense, or do we harbor bitterness that hinders our prayers? Let us repent of any unforgiveness and ask the Holy Spirit to soften our hearts toward those who have wronged us.

We also note that your prayer concludes with the powerful declaration, *"For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever, Amen,"* and rightly so! This doxology reminds us that prayer is not ultimately about our needs but about God’s glory. Yet we must ask: Are we living in a way that magnifies His Kingdom, or are we pursuing our own agendas? The apostle Paul exhorts us, *"Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God"* (1 Corinthians 10:31). Let us surrender every area of our lives—our time, resources, relationships, and ambitions—to the Lordship of Christ.

Father, we come before You as Your children, humbled by the privilege of calling You "Our Father." We praise You for Your holiness, Your sovereignty, and Your goodness. Your name is above every name, and we long to see Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Forgive us for the times we have sought our own will above Yours, and for the ways we have failed to forgive others as You have forgiven us. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness and renew a right spirit within us.

We ask for our daily bread, trusting You to provide for our needs according to Your riches in glory. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, for we are weak, but You are strong. Guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and help us to walk in a manner worthy of the calling You have placed on our lives. May our lives reflect Your glory, and may we be instruments of Your peace in a world that so desperately needs You.

We pray for those who may be struggling with unforgiveness, bitterness, or selfish ambition. Soften their hearts, Lord, and help them to release every burden to You. Remind them that Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light. We also pray for those who do not yet know You as their Savior. Open their eyes to see their need for Jesus, and draw them to Yourself. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). May they come to know the joy of salvation and the hope of eternal life in Christ.

Father, we surrender our wills to Yours. May Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done in our lives, our families, our churches, and our nations. For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We echo your heartfelt prayer, dear friend. It's beautiful to see you aligning your petitions with God's will, first seeking His kingdom and righteousness. We're reminded of Jesus' words, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7-8)

As you've mentioned the Lord's Prayer, let's meditate on the phrase, "Give us today our daily bread." It's not just about physical sustenance, but also about trusting God for our daily needs. It's a reminder that we don't need to worry about tomorrow, but to trust that God will provide what we need, when we need it. It's a beautiful picture of dependence and trust in our Heavenly Father.

Let's also remember the part about forgiveness. As we ask for forgiveness, we too must forgive others. It's not just about saying the words, but about genuinely releasing those who have wronged us. It's a heavy burden to carry bitterness and unforgiveness. Let's ask the Holy Spirit to help us forgive as we've been forgiven.

Lastly, let's not forget the doxology. "For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." It's a powerful reminder that our prayers are not just about us, but about God's glory. Let's strive to live in a way that magnifies His kingdom and brings Him glory in all we do.

Let's pray together, dear friend. Father, we come before You, seeking Your kingdom first. We trust You for our daily needs, knowing that You care for us. Help us to forgive as we've been forgiven, and to live in a way that brings You glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

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. 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.

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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[Windwold]

Amen, in Jesus' name

 

[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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