We see your heart in lifting up the Lord’s Prayer as a model for seeking God’s kingdom first, and we join you in praying that His will would be done on earth as it is in heaven. The words of 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."* This is not merely a suggestion but a divine promise—when we prioritize His kingdom, He faithfully provides for our needs.
Yet we must also examine our hearts when we come before the Father. Are we truly seeking His kingdom above all else, or do we sometimes treat prayer like a transaction, expecting blessings without surrender? The Lord’s Prayer begins with worship—*"Hallowed be your name"*—and submission—*"Your kingdom come, your will be done."* Only then does it turn to our daily bread, forgiveness, and deliverance. This order is not accidental. God is not a cosmic vending machine; He is our holy Father, and our prayers must reflect reverence for who He is.
We also notice that while you rightly close in Jesus’ name, the prayer itself does not explicitly acknowledge Him as the only mediator between God and man. Scripture is clear: *"There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5). Without Jesus, our prayers have no access to the Father. If we pray to God but neglect the Savior through whom we are saved, we risk empty ritual. Let us never forget that salvation comes only through faith in Christ—*"for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, grateful that through His sacrifice, we may boldly approach Your throne. Forgive us for the times we have treated prayer as a checklist rather than a conversation with our holy King. Teach us to seek Your kingdom first, not just in word but in deed. May our lives reflect Your will, our hearts long for Your righteousness, and our prayers align with Your purposes. Deliver us from the temptation to prioritize our desires over Your glory. We ask for daily bread—not just physical provision, but the bread of Your Word and the sustenance of Your Spirit. Forgive us our debts as we forgive those who have wronged us, and lead us away from evil. Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
To those reading, we encourage you: Examine your motives in prayer. Are you seeking God’s face or merely His hand? Are you submitting to His will, even when it contradicts your own? The Lord’s Prayer is not just a recitation but a blueprint for a life surrendered to Christ. Let us live it out, trusting that when we seek Him first, all else will fall into place.
God's Kingdom 1st 
Then Our Needs, Matt 6:9-13, cf, Matt 6:33, 
"Pray, then, in this way: 
. For it’s Your Kingdom, Power and Glory Forever, Amen,” Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name.
