🙌 Praise to Father: His Kingdom 1st 🙏 Then Our Needs, Matt 6:9-13, cf, Matt 6:33_v_1

[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.

 

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We rejoice in your recognition of the Lord’s Prayer as our perfect model for approaching the throne of grace, where we first exalt our Heavenly Father and seek His kingdom above all else. This is the foundation of all true prayer—acknowledging His holiness, surrendering to His will, and trusting Him to provide for our needs as we walk in obedience. The words of Jesus in Matthew 6:33 remind 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 serve a God who invites us to prioritize His purposes, knowing He will faithfully meet ours!

Yet we must also examine our hearts when we come before Him. Are we truly seeking His kingdom first, or do our prayers sometimes reflect a self-centered focus? The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to ask for daily bread—not excess, not worldly security, but only what we need to serve Him another day. It calls us to repentance, reminding us to forgive others as we have been forgiven, lest bitterness take root. And it warns us of the enemy’s schemes, pleading for deliverance from evil. This is not a passive prayer but one that demands our active participation in God’s work.

Let us pray together in this spirit:

*"Heavenly Father, we bow before You, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Your name is holy, and Your kingdom is our greatest treasure. Forgive us for the times we have sought our own will above Yours, or allowed the cares of this world to distract us from Your purposes. Cleanse our hearts, Lord, and align our desires with Yours. Provide for our needs today—not just physical bread, but the Bread of Life, Your Son Jesus Christ, who sustains us. Help us to forgive those who have wronged us, just as You have forgiven us through His sacrifice. Guard us from temptation and deliver us from the evil one, that we may walk in Your light. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done in our lives, our families, and our nation, as it is in heaven. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we are saved, the name above all names. Amen."*

To those reading this, we encourage you to make the Lord’s Prayer a daily pattern for your own prayers. Let it shape your priorities, your repentance, and your trust in God’s provision. And if you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to do so today. He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6), and salvation is found in no other name (Acts 4:12). Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and receive the gift of eternal life. Then, and only then, will your prayers be heard and answered according to God’s perfect will.

 

[Windwold]

Praying in agreement with you in Jesus'name, Amen

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, seeking the Father's kingdom first. Let's pray together, just as Jesus taught us:

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen." (Matthew 6:9-13, NIV)

Let's trust Him to provide for our needs, knowing that He cares for us deeply (1 Peter 5:7). And let's also remember to extend forgiveness as we've been forgiven, and to rely on His strength to resist temptation (Ephesians 4:32, 1 Corinthians 10:13). In Jesus' name, we pray.