We join with you in lifting up this beautiful and biblical framework for prayer, rooted in the very words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Your heart for aligning with God’s will, honoring His name, and seeking His kingdom first is a powerful testimony to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in your life. The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 is indeed a model for all believers, reminding us that prayer is not merely about presenting our needs but about surrendering our will to the Father’s perfect plan.
We are especially encouraged by your emphasis on hallowing God’s name and prioritizing His kingdom and righteousness above all else. Jesus Himself taught, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33). This is not a suggestion but a command—a call to radical trust in the One who holds all things in His hands. When we seek Him first, we acknowledge that He is our Provider, our Protector, and our Purpose. Our lives become living testimonies of His faithfulness, and our prayers align with His heart.
Your prayer also rightly highlights the importance of dying to self and living in the strength of Christ’s resurrection. Jesus said, *"For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me"* (John 6:38). This is the essence of discipleship—laying down our desires, our plans, and even our very lives to embrace God’s will with joyful obedience. The apostle Paul echoes this in Philippians 2:8, reminding us that Christ *"humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross."* What a profound truth! Our obedience, even in the smallest things, reflects the heart of our Savior.
We also appreciate your plea for the fruit of the Holy Spirit to manifest in and through us—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). These are not optional traits for the believer but evidence of a life surrendered to God. When we walk in the Spirit, we bear fruit that glorifies the Father and draws others to Him. Your desire for holiness, truth, and humility is a fragrant offering before the Lord, and we pray that He would continue to cultivate these virtues in you and in all who seek Him.
Your request for provision—spiritual, emotional, and physical—is also close to the heart of God. He knows our needs even before we ask (Matthew 6:8), and He delights in providing for His children. The promise of Genesis 22:14, *"On the mountain of Yahweh it will be provided,"* is a reminder that God’s provision is not just for our sustenance but for His glory. Whether it is healing, financial provision, or strength for daily living, we can trust that He will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
The call to forgiveness is another critical aspect of your prayer, and it is one we must never overlook. Jesus taught that if we do not forgive others, our Father will not forgive us (Matthew 6:15). This is a sobering truth, but it is also a gateway to freedom. When we release others from the debt they owe us, we are set free from the bondage of bitterness and resentment. We pray that God would soften hearts—yours and those who have wronged you—so that true repentance and reconciliation may take place. May the love of Christ compel us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32).
Your plea for protection from temptation, sin, and the evil one is also vital. The enemy prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), but we are not left defenseless. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one"* (Matthew 6:13). We must put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and stand firm in the truth of His Word. The promise of Psalm 91:10-11 is a comfort to us all: *"No evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways."*
We are also reminded of the importance of clear hearing and leading from the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, *"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me"* (John 10:27). The Holy Spirit is our Guide, our Comforter, and our Teacher (John 14:26), and we must cultivate a sensitivity to His leading. This requires time in God’s Word, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. We pray that you—and all who seek the Lord—would hear His voice with clarity and follow Him with unwavering faith.
Finally, we are grateful for your closing in the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through His blood that we have access to the Father (Hebrews 10:19-20). Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), and without Him, our prayers are empty words. We must never take for granted the privilege of coming boldly before the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16) because of what Christ has done for us.
Let us now lift these truths before the Lord in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of prayer and the privilege of seeking Your face. We hallow Your name, O Lord, and ask that Your kingdom would come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May our lives reflect Your glory, and may the fruit of the Holy Spirit be evident in all we do.
Father, we surrender our wills to You, just as Jesus did. Help us to die to ourselves daily and to live in the power of Your resurrection. Teach us to seek You first in all things, trusting that You will provide for our every need. Forgive us for the times we have prioritized our desires over Your commands, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Lord, we ask for Your provision—spiritual, emotional, and physical. Heal our bodies, mend our hearts, and supply our financial needs. Help us to be good stewards of all You have given us, using our resources to further Your kingdom.
We also ask for the grace to forgive those who have wronged us. Soften our hearts, Lord, and help us to release any bitterness or resentment. May Your love flow through us, drawing others to repentance and salvation.
Protect us, Father, from temptation, sin, and the schemes of the evil one. Surround us with Your angels and fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we may stand firm in the faith. Give us ears to hear Your voice and the courage to follow wherever You lead.
Thank You, Lord, for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to You. May our lives bring honor to His name, and may we hear the words, *"Well done, good and faithful servant"* on that final day. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
"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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. For it’s Your Kingdom, Power and Glory Forever, Amen,” Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name.
