The Lord’s Prayer Part 1—Talking to the Father about the Father
Who God is, and how we can relate to Him
Just as two very different music notes played together can make a beautiful chord, the words Heaven and Father are harmonious!
What does it mean to “hallow” God’s name?
Let's discuss the first command in the Lord’s Prayer, Hallowed be your name. What does it mean for our lives today?
Discover what God's name represents
Does your name have a special meaning behind it? Perhaps you were named in honor of a family member. A fresh perspective on Jesus’ prayer, Hallowed be your name.
The significance of honoring God first and foremost
Jesus teaches that the first thing you do in prayer is say “Hallowed be Your name.” It’s an acknowledgment that we’re putting God first.
Proof that prayer can be concise and meaningful
Has prayer become monotonous and routine? Long, repetitious, and ultimately boring? In reality, Jesus modeled short, vibrant prayers that simply cover the essentials.
God’s heart is to have one-on-one time with you
At its foundation, prayer is an opportunity to talk with God. When we get wrapped up in the trappings of who we should pray with and when we should pray, we’re really missing the point!
An encounter with Jesus can help us realign our priorities!
What’s taking priority in your thoughts these days? Maybe it’s your finances, or a child that’s straying from the straight and narrow.
Discover what a genuine conversation with God looks like
In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus taught us to approach prayer with a sense of respect for God. But too often we rush into prayer, verbalize a quick request or two, and then run off to the next assignment. Enjoy this heart-to-heart talk.
How God’s presence should impact the prayers of His people
Holy, consecrated, sacred, revered. These are words that describe the majesty of God. Yet so often we approach God while on the run. We shout a request or two with little to no acknowledgement of who we’re actually talking to!
The impact of cheapening God’s name and how it affects future generations
Our culture flings the name of the Lord around as if its value was worthless. Let's “hallow” the Lord in what we say and do!
How to connect Spirit-filled worship with honoring God’s name
There’s power in a moving worship service. The stirring music, the congregation lifting praises to the Lord. Gaining a better understanding of the Lord’s Prayer not only strengthens our prayer life, it can also impact our times of worship.
How the Lord’s Prayer draws us to the heart of worship
Worship isn’t just a song sung in church. It carries us along into the very presence of God. The Lord's Prayer draws us to the heart of worship, by "hallowing" God and putting Him first.
