Seeds from The Word: Your Kingdom Come

Matthew 6:9-10

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven."

Jesus taught his followers how to pray to God. In Matthew 6:9-10, he gives us a special prayer called the Lord's Prayer:

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

• Talking to our Father: This prayer starts by calling God "Our Father." This shows that God is like a loving parent who cares deeply for us.

• Hallowing God's Name: We ask that God's name be honored and respected by everyone.

• God's Kingdom Coming: We pray for God's kingdom to come to earth, where love, peace, and justice will reign.

What can we learn?

• Talk to God: Just like you talk to your friends and family, you can talk to God through prayer.

• Respect God: We should always show respect for God and his holy name.

• Pray for others: This prayer reminds us to pray for the world and for God's will to be done in our lives.

Let's try it:

• Say the Lord's Prayer: Try saying the Lord's Prayer with your family or by yourself.

• Think about what it means: What does it mean to you to have God as your Father?

• Pray for others: Think of someone who needs God's help and pray for them.