4 - LORD'S PRAYER - the Servant's PetitionsНамуна

Summary – The Lord’s Prayer

"Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." (Matthew 6:11–13, NIV)

In these verses, Jesus teaches us to pray for our daily needs, trusting fully in God’s provision. He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, asking God to help us release the wrongs done to us, just as we seek His mercy. He also reminds us to seek guidance and protection from evil.

Overall, the prayer calls us to rely on God for sustenance, forgiveness, and safety in our daily lives.

The concluding words—“For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen”—are more than a formal ending. They are a declaration of trust and worship:

• “For yours is the kingdom” reminds us that all authority and rule belong to God, even amid daily challenges.
• “The power” highlights God’s strength and ability to act, protect, and sustain us, showing our dependence on Him to meet our needs and resist evil.
• “And the glory forever” acknowledges that all praise and honor belong to God eternally, no matter the circumstances.

This final doxology invites us to end our prayers with confidence, acknowledging God’s sovereignty, strength, and eternal glory, and to live each day under His loving care.

(All the illustrations were made by the visual artist, Rev. Paulinho Boschi, a Presbyterian pastor in the interior of the State of São Paulo, Brazil.)