Day 11: Hallowed Be Your Name
“Hallowed be Your name.” — Luke 11:2 (NKJV)
After Jesus teaches us to come to God as Father, He immediately shifts our focus to worship. Hallowed be Your name. In other words, before we ask God to do anything, we pause to recognize who He is.
“Hallowed” is not a word we use anymore, but it means holy, honored, set apart. Jesus is teaching us that prayer doesn’t begin with our needs—it begins with reverence. We don’t rush into God’s presence with a list of requests. We stop first and remember that He is holy, faithful, powerful, and worthy of honor.
Worship does something important in us. It realigns our hearts. When life feels overwhelming, worship reminds us that God is bigger than the situation we’re facing. When fear tries to creep in, worship lifts our eyes from the problem to the One who reigns over it.
This doesn’t mean God is distant or unapproachable. Remember—He is still Father. But He is also holy. Holding both of those truths together keeps our prayers grounded in humility and faith.
Sometimes prayer feels heavy because we jump straight into asking without stopping to worship. But when we begin with praise, something shifts. Our hearts soften and our faith rises. It changes our perspective.
As you pray today, slow down. Before you ask God for anything, take time to honor Him. Thank Him for who He is, not just for what He does.
Take a moment to reflect:
How often do you begin prayer with worship rather than requests? What changes in your heart when you pause to honor God before asking Him for help?
After Jesus teaches us to come to God as Father, He immediately shifts our focus to worship. Hallowed be Your name. In other words, before we ask God to do anything, we pause to recognize who He is.
“Hallowed” is not a word we use anymore, but it means holy, honored, set apart. Jesus is teaching us that prayer doesn’t begin with our needs—it begins with reverence. We don’t rush into God’s presence with a list of requests. We stop first and remember that He is holy, faithful, powerful, and worthy of honor.
Worship does something important in us. It realigns our hearts. When life feels overwhelming, worship reminds us that God is bigger than the situation we’re facing. When fear tries to creep in, worship lifts our eyes from the problem to the One who reigns over it.
This doesn’t mean God is distant or unapproachable. Remember—He is still Father. But He is also holy. Holding both of those truths together keeps our prayers grounded in humility and faith.
Sometimes prayer feels heavy because we jump straight into asking without stopping to worship. But when we begin with praise, something shifts. Our hearts soften and our faith rises. It changes our perspective.
As you pray today, slow down. Before you ask God for anything, take time to honor Him. Thank Him for who He is, not just for what He does.
Take a moment to reflect:
How often do you begin prayer with worship rather than requests? What changes in your heart when you pause to honor God before asking Him for help?
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