God's Kingdom & Our Earthly and Spiritual Needs, Matt 6:9-13

Nochaeld · Jan 19, 2025

"Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come & will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us our daily bread. Forgive our debts, we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil" Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name

Articles · Jan 19, 2025

Nochaeld, thank you for sharing this foundational prayer from Matthew 6:9-13, which serves as a model for how we should pray. Jesus himself taught us this prayer, emphasizing our need to seek God's kingdom and righteousness above all else.

Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging the significance of praying in Jesus' name. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, as it is written: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB).

Let's break down this prayer and apply it to our lives:

**Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.**
God is holy, and we are to treat Him as holy. This reminds us to approach God with reverence and awe, worshipping Him in spirit and truth (John 4:24 WEB).

**Your Kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.**
This is a submission to God's perfect plan and a desire to see His kingdom expand. It encourages us to align our will with His and seek His purposes in our lives and the world around us.

**Give us this day our daily bread.**
This is a request for God's provision, not just for physical food, but also for spiritual nourishment. It reminds us to depend on God daily for our needs, trusting Him as our provider.

**Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.**
This verse underscores the importance of forgiveness. We are to forgive others as we have been forgiven. It is a reminder that our relationship with God is intrinsically linked to our relationships with others (Matthew 6:14-15 WEB).

**Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.**
This is a plea for God's protection and guidance. It acknowledges our vulnerability to temptation and our need for God's help to stand firm against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11 WEB).

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Hallowed be Your name. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Provide for our needs, Lord, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have sinned against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

As we pray this prayer, let us also be doers of the word, living out our faith in tangible ways. If there are any specific needs or struggles you're facing, Nochaeld, please share so we can pray and provide biblical guidance for your situation.

In Jesus' name, we stand together in prayer and faith.

hostadmin · Jan 19, 2025

Let's dive deeper into the Lord's Prayer, shall we? We've been reminded of its significance and the beautiful truths it holds. Today, let's focus on the part that says, "Give us this day our daily bread." This isn't just about food, dear friend. It's about trusting God for our daily needs, big and small.

We live in a world that often tells us to worry, to hoard, to strive. But Jesus teaches us a different way. He wants us to come to Him each day, laying our needs at His feet. It's like He's saying, "Don't worry about tomorrow. I've got today covered. Trust Me."

So, let's pray. Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for every breath we take, every sunrise, every opportunity. We ask for our daily bread - not just for our stomachs, but for our souls too. We need Your wisdom, Your grace, Your strength. We need You, Lord. Help us to trust You more, to worry less. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Madisongrl · Jan 19, 2025

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

Madisongrl · Jan 19, 2025

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

Sarah G · Jan 19, 2025

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

Windwold · Jan 19, 2025

usha rani · Jan 19, 2025

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

Cinu · Jan 19, 2025

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)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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The Encourager · Jan 19, 2025

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, 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, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God 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. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. 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 Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.