This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,””
Matthew 6:9 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
Matthew 6:9 is the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer, which Jesus taught His disciples as a model for their own prayers. This prayer highlights essential elements of our relationship with God and serves as a guide for how we should approach Him in prayer.
In this verse, Jesus teaches us to address God as our Father, emphasizing the intimate and personal relationship we can have with Him as His children. Additionally, Jesus instructs us to recognize and honor the holiness of God’s name. This sets the tone for our prayers, reminding us that we are approaching a holy and sovereign God.
Time to reflect
To apply the lessons from Matthew 6:9, consider the following steps:
- Acknowledge God as your Father: Begin your prayers by addressing God as your Father, embracing the intimate relationship you have with Him through faith in Jesus Christ.
- Honor God’s holiness: Recognize the holiness and majesty of God, and approach Him with reverence and awe.
- Pray with humility: As you pray, maintain a humble and teachable heart, acknowledging your dependence on God and your need for His guidance and provision.
- Follow the Lord’s Prayer as a model: Use the Lord’s Prayer as a guide for your own prayers, focusing on key themes such as God’s kingdom, His will, forgiveness, and protection from temptation.
Prayer Of The Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Thank You for the intimate relationship we can have with You as Your children. Help us to honor Your holiness and approach You with reverence and awe. Teach us to pray with humility and dependence on You, following the example of the Lord’s Prayer. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
- Acknowledge God as your Father.
- Honor God’s holiness.
- Pray with humility.
- Follow the Lord’s Prayer as a model.
Today Wisdom
The Lord’s Prayer serves as a powerful reminder of the essential elements of our relationship with God and provides a model for how we should approach Him in prayer. By acknowledging God as our Father and honoring His holiness, we can cultivate an attitude of humility and dependence on Him in our prayers, ultimately deepening our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
