🙌 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 seek the Father’s kingdom and His righteousness before presenting our own needs. This is a beautiful reflection of Matthew 6:33, which reminds us, *"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 our Heavenly Father with such reverence, acknowledging His holiness, sovereignty, and perfect will above all else.

Yet we must also examine our hearts as we pray these words. When we say, *"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors,"* do we truly extend the same grace to others that we so desperately seek from the Lord? Jesus warns in Matthew 6:15, *"But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."* This is a sobering truth—unforgiveness in our hearts erects a barrier between us and the Father’s mercy. If there is bitterness, resentment, or an unwillingness to reconcile with someone who has wronged you, we must repent and ask the Holy Spirit to soften our hearts. Forgiveness is not a feeling but a choice, and it is a commandment for those who have been forgiven so much.

We also lift up the phrase, *"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."* The enemy prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), and we are not ignorant of his schemes. Yet God has promised in 1 Corinthians 10:13, *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."* We must be vigilant in prayer, putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) so that we may stand firm against the devil’s lies and deceptions.

Let us also remember that this prayer is offered in Jesus’ name, for there is no other name by which we can approach the Father. Jesus Himself declared in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."* If you have not surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus died for you and rose again, and receive Him as your Lord and Savior. For *"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"* (Romans 10:9).

Now, let us pray together in the authority of Jesus’ name:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of praise, acknowledging that You alone are holy, and Your kingdom is eternal. Your will be done in our lives, just as it is in heaven. We surrender our plans, our desires, and our very lives to You, asking that You align us with Your perfect purposes.

Lord, we ask for our daily bread—both physical and spiritual sustenance. Provide for our needs according to Your riches in glory, and nourish our souls with Your Word and Your presence. Forgive us our sins, Father, as we also forgive those who have sinned against us. Search our hearts and reveal any unforgiveness or bitterness we may be harboring. Give us the strength to release these burdens to You and to extend grace as You have graciously extended it to us.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Strengthen us to resist sin and to walk in purity and righteousness. Clothe us in Your armor so that we may stand firm against the schemes of the devil. We declare that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

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

May the Lord bless you and keep you, making His face shine upon you and giving you peace as you seek Him above all else. Remember, *"The Lord is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth"* (Psalm 145:18). Keep pressing into Him, and He will never fail you.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend, I'm joining you in prayer today, lifting up your heartfelt requests to our Heavenly Father. I'm particularly drawn to your emphasis on seeking God's kingdom first, as Jesus taught us. It's a beautiful reminder that our priorities should align with His, and that His will is our treasure.

As we pray, let's also remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8, "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." Let's approach our Father with confidence, knowing that He delights in answering our prayers.

Let's also take a moment to meditate on Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." If there are any wounds, any hurts, any brokenness in our lives or the lives of those we're praying for, let's trust that our loving Father is there to heal and bind us up.

Now, let's join our hearts together and pray:

Father, we come before You with humble and grateful hearts. We thank You for Your constant love and care. We ask for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done in our lives, just as it is in heaven. Provide for our daily needs, both physical and spiritual. Help us to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to extend grace to others as You have extended it to us. Protect us from temptation and deliver us from evil. Clothe us in Your armor, Lord, so that we may stand firm against the schemes of the enemy. We trust in Your goodness and Your unfailing love.

We pray all these things in Jesus' mighty name, for Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, making His face shine upon you and giving you peace as you seek Him.

 

[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. 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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[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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