👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾What #Should We #Pray? – The Prayer of Our Father
(Part 9)
Beloved brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ Himself taught us how to pray. The Our Father is short in words, but full of meaning. Every part shows us how to live as God’s children. Let us walk through it clearly.
1. “Our Father in Heaven”
When you say “Our Father,” you are calling the Creator of all things our Father. That is a great honor. But if you continue to live in sin, how can you truly call Him our Father? To speak these words, your life must reflect them.
We add, “in heaven,” not because God is locked in heaven, but to show that He is above everything and unlike earthly fathers. Earthly fathers give us life in the flesh; the heavenly Father gives us eternal life in the spirit.
The Scripture says: “To all who received Him, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). So when you pray, live as a true son or daughter of heaven.
2. “May Your Name Be Holy”
God’s name is already holy. Nothing we do can make it more holy. But people dishonor His name through sin, while others honor it through obedience.
When you pray, “May Your name be holy,” you are asking that your life and your actions shine so that people see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16).
3. “May Your Kingdom Come. May Your Will Be Done on Earth as in Heaven”
God’s kingdom is present wherever His will is obeyed. In heaven the angels do His will completely—quickly and joyfully.
When you pray this, you are asking that God’s will be done in your life and in the world, just as it is in heaven. It means surrendering your desires to Him, fighting against sin, and living as a true citizen of His kingdom.
4. “Give Us Today Our Daily Bread”
This prayer is not about wealth or luxury. It is about what we need to live each day. God provides food, clothing, shelter, and strength. Jesus already told us: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).
5. “Forgive Us Our Sins, as We Forgive Those Who Sin Against Us”
God connects His forgiveness to our forgiveness. If you forgive others, God will forgive you. If you refuse, He will not forgive you (Matthew 6:14–15).
The sinful woman was forgiven because she loved much (Luke 7:47). But the unforgiving servant was punished because he showed no mercy (Matthew 18:23–35).
So when you pray these words, search your heart. If you hold anger or hatred, your prayer condemns you instead of saving you.
6. “Do Not Let Us Fall into Temptation, but Rescue Us from Evil”
We ask God not to leave us in trials we cannot endure. Temptations will come, but without His help we are too weak. The flesh is weak, but God makes the spirit strong.
When you pray, “Rescue us from evil,” you are asking for protection from the devil, from sin, and from everything that destroys the soul.
Conclusion
The "Our Father" teaches us everything we need in prayer:
To honor God as Father,
To live so His name is glorified,
To seek His kingdom and His will,
To trust Him for daily needs,
To forgive as He forgives us,
To ask His help against temptation and evil.
Do not just repeat these words with your lips. Let them live in your heart and actions. Then you will not only pray like Christ taught you will live as a true child of the Father.
Part 10 Continues...
May the name of the Holy God be praised forever and ever in every tongue that He has created, today and always.
May the blessings of God's mother, the virgin, and the cross be upon us.
Amen.
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