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The Power of Reverence

What happens when we start prayer with worship?

Jesus teaches us to begin with these words: “hallowed be your name.” This isn’t a religious formality; it’s a powerful reminder of where prayer begins. Worship sets the stage. It reorders our priorities and refocuses our hearts.

In Isaiah 6, the prophet has a vision of the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted. Angels cry, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory” (Isaiah 6:3, NIV). Isaiah’s immediate response isn’t casual—it’s awe and repentance. When we truly see who God is, we begin to see everything else differently, including ourselves.

To hallow God’s name is to acknowledge his uniqueness. It means recognising that he is not like us, he is holy, just, and good. His name represents his character, his nature, his story. Exodus 34:6–7 describes God as “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” That’s the God we come to in prayer.

Hallowing his name is not about flattery. It’s about alignment. We are placing God at the centre of our lives. Before we ask, we adore. Before we petition, we praise. This realigns us with the truth: prayer is about being transformed by him.

Prayer:
Lord, help me to begin with reverence. I acknowledge your holiness today. Your name is worthy of praise, and I want my life to reflect that. Teach me to honour you in the way I speak, act, and pray. Let my worship shape my perspective today.