by Robert Griffith | 1 March 2026
Introduction: Bridging heaven and earth As we progress through the Lord’s Prayer, we come to a phrase that ties the previous petitions together – “on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10c). This line is more than a poetic flourish. It is the heartbeat...
by Robert Griffith | 22 February 2026
Introduction: The boldest prayer of all After praying “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,” Jesus teaches us to say: “Your will be done.” (Matthew 6:10b). This is perhaps the most daring and difficult prayer any believer can pray....
by Robert Griffith | 15 February 2026
Having begun The Lord’s Prayer with reverence – “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” -Jesus now leads us into the first grand petition that moves beyond adoration and into alignment: “Your kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10a). These three words are...
by Robert Griffith | 8 February 2026
After addressing God as “Our Father in heaven,” Jesus now leads us into the first petition of The Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed be your name.” (Matthew 6:9b). This is not a phrase we use very often in everyday conversation. The word “hallowed” has an ancient, almost...
by Robert Griffith | 1 February 2026
Jesus begins The Lord’s Prayer with a profound phrase: “Our Father in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9a). At first glance, these words may seem ordinary. Many Christians have repeated them thousands of times in church services, at funerals, or in quiet devotion. But...
by Robert Griffith | 25 January 2026
Prayer is one of the most universal expressions of human longing. Across all religions and philosophies, people instinctively turn to something – or someone – beyond themselves in times of desperation, gratitude, or need. For the Christian, however,...