After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. “Matthew 6:9‘

This verse contains Matthew’s version of what many people call the Lord’s Prayer. To begin with, he demonstrates that believers should address God as our heavenly Father (our Father in heaven). In this Christ’s prayer, the second phrase expresses praise for something wonderful and true about God: His name is hallowed. In Scripture, names play an extremely significant role, and the name of God carries an unsurpassed sense of purity and power. When we proclaim God’s name as holy and hallowed, we acknowledge His greatness.

The prayer life of our Lord was so unique and special that it prompted his disciples to ask, “Teach us to pray”. His disciples did not ask for instruction in teaching or preaching, or to learn the ability to heal or to turn water into wine. Instead, they desired to be able to pray in the same manner as Jesus Christ, so they approached Him and asked, “Lord, please teach us to pray”.

In front of the wide eyed disciples, the unbroken love communion between the triune Godhead was revealed live. Jesus’ intimate relationship with His Father must have caused wonder in the hearts of His followers. As we pray, let us remember that His truth fulfilling Spirit has taken residence within the heart of each of His children, so that we can gaze into His face and address Him as “Our Father Who art in heaven.”

Let us pray:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. – “Matthew 6:9-13‘.

Dear Lord, almighty Heavenly Father, Thank you for teaching us how to pray so we can express our gratitude and trust in You. You are our LORD of LORDS, KING OF KINGS, our Saviour and Redeemer. Being Your child amazes and awes me beyond words. Dear LORD, almighty Heavenly Father, thank You for blessing us through Your marvelous righteous Word and truth fulfilling Holy Spirit. I pray this throughout the mighty glorious, fulfilling name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings through Jesus Christ, our almighty, wonderful, infinite loving, glorious, dear Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe, and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and truth fulfilling Holy Spirit.