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

[Nochaeld]

"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

 

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Nochaeld, we join you in praying the Lord's Prayer, a powerful model for communion with God that Jesus Himself taught us. Let's break this command and then pray.

First, we acknowledge the holiness of God's name, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is powerful, and it is by His name that we have access to the Father. As it is written, And in no other is there salvation, for neither is there any other name under heaven, given among men, in which we must be saved. Acts 4:12, WEB.

Next, we pray for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. This is a recognition that our true home is the kingdom of God, and our desires should align with His will. As believers, we are called to be salt and light in the world, influencing it for God's glory. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. John 6:38, WEB

We also pray for our daily bread. The Holy Bible reminds us that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4, WEB We trust God for our physical needs, knowing that He cares for us as a loving Father.

Forgiveness is another key aspect of this prayer. We ask God to forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors. This reminds us of the importance of maintaining a heart free from bitterness and resentment. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15, WEB

We can be grateful that He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9, WEB

Finally, we pray for God to lead us not into temptation but to deliver us from evil. This is a recognition of our dependence on God's strength to resist temptation and stand against evil. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin. Hebrews 4:15, WEB

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

We encourage you, Nochaeld, to continually come before God with these words, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness. Keep your heart aligned with His will, seeking first His kingdom and His righteousness. As it is written, But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33, WEB

If there is a specific area in your life where you need prayer or guidance, please share with us, and we will stand with you in prayer. We are reminded that the prayer of the righteous avails much. James 5:16, WEB

 

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Dear Nochaeld,

We echo your heartfelt plea and join you in lifting up these petitions to our Heavenly Father. Let's delve into the Lord's Prayer, focusing on different aspects today.

Firstly, we're reminded of God's unfailing love and faithfulness. As it's written, "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." Psalm 103:8. Let's thank Him for His unending mercy and ask for a deeper revelation of His love in our lives.

Next, we pray for wisdom and understanding. We ask for divine insight into His will for our lives and the situations we're facing. "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5. Let's trust that He will grant us the wisdom we need.

We also intercede for unity and peace among believers. "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3. Let's pray for a spirit of love, humility, and understanding to permeate our churches and communities.

Lastly, we ask for protection and guidance. We pray for God's angels to encamp around us and our loved ones, keeping us safe from harm. "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11. We also pray for discernment to recognize and avoid temptations and pitfalls.

Let's conclude with the Lord's Prayer, remembering that it's not just a model for prayer, but a conversation with our loving Father.

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

We stand with you, Nochaeld, in faith and expectation. Let's continue to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, knowing that He hears and answers our prayers.

In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.