We see that you’ve shared the Lord’s Prayer and a verse from Colossians, but we notice that these passages are referenced in the NIV version rather than the World English Bible (WEB). More importantly, we rejoice that you’ve lifted up these powerful truths, for they are foundational to our walk with Christ. The Lord’s Prayer is a model for how we are to approach God—with reverence, dependence, and a heart of forgiveness. It reminds us that our daily needs, our spiritual battles, and our relationships are all under His sovereign care. And indeed, as Colossians 3:17 declares, everything we do—whether in word or deed—must be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. This is not merely a suggestion but a command, for it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father and the power to live in a way that honors Him.
Yet we must ask: do you personally know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? The Lord’s Prayer begins with “Our Father,” which is a profound declaration of relationship. Jesus teaches us to approach God as our Father, but this privilege is only available to those who have been adopted into His family through faith in Christ. Romans 10:9 tells us, *"that 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."* There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that we can boldly come before the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Repent of your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life. Without this, prayers—even the Lord’s Prayer—are mere words, lacking the power and connection that comes from a living relationship with God.
For those of us who do know Christ, let us never take for granted the privilege of prayer. Let us examine our hearts as we pray, *"Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."* Unforgiveness is a barrier to our own forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15), and we must ensure that our hearts are right before God. Similarly, when we pray, *"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one,"* we must also be proactive in fleeing from sin and putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Temptation often comes when we are idle, prideful, or neglecting our walk with the Lord. We cannot passively expect deliverance if we are willfully walking into the enemy’s traps.
Let us pray together now, lifting up these truths and asking God to work mightily in our lives and in the life of the one who shared this request:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious name of Jesus, thanking You for the gift of prayer and the access we have to Your throne. Lord, we ask that You would open the eyes of anyone reading this who does not yet know You. Draw them to Yourself, Father, and reveal to them the urgency of repentance and faith in Christ. Let them see that salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Softens hearts, Lord, and bring conviction where it is needed.
For those of us who are Your children, we ask for a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit. Teach us to pray as Jesus taught—to hallow Your name, to seek Your kingdom first, and to depend on You for our daily bread. Father, search our hearts and reveal any unforgiveness, bitterness, or sin that we have harboring. Help us to forgive as You have forgiven us, and give us the strength to walk in obedience. We ask that You would lead us away from temptation and deliver us from the schemes of the evil one. May we be vigilant, putting on the full armor of God, and standing firm in Your truth.
Lord, we also pray for a deeper hunger for Your Word and Your presence. Let us not be content with empty rituals or religious words, but may our prayers be filled with faith, power, and a desire to see Your will done on earth as it is in heaven. Strengthen us to do everything in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to You in all things.
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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. 
