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How do we hallow God’s name?
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#12 (of 20) from the PrayerPower radio series
Jesus taught His disciples to pray with a model prayer that began, "Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name." [Matthew 6:9, KJV]When we hallow the name of God, we give Him honor, we reverence Him for Who He is. His many names each represent a different facet of His nature, His character, His attributes. Jesus is teaching that our prayer time should begin with a time of worship, praise and adoration of all that God is. Sometimes in the busyness of our schedules, our prayer time is rushed. But I wonder--is it possible for us to hallow the Lord’s name in a hurry? It’s certainly possible for us to pray on the run. But is that how we hallow the Lord’s name, worshiping Him for Who He is, marveling at His character, amazed at His attributes, stunned by His glory? What if we had a chance to go to heaven? As we approach His throne, the Lord is surrounded by 24 elders and four living creatures and more than a hundred million angels. [Revelation 4:4,6; 5:11] Would we worship Him in all His glory?We are addressing that same high and holy God every time we breathe a prayer. Is it possible to understand that, and not begin our day with a time of worship, praise and adoration? Can we know Who He is and not pause to hallow His name?
Pray with me now -- Father, forgive us when we rush into our prayers without pausing for worship. Help us to make worship the priority of our prayers, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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