Devotion:
Read Matthew 6:9.
Today we focus on the portion of the Lord’s Prayer that reads, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” When you read the word hallowed, you might not think Halloween, but the two words come from the same root word: holy. Halloween is the combination of the words hallowed and evening and began as a holy celebration before All Saints Day. The holiday has taken on a very different reputation, hasn’t it!
According to Merriam Webster, to be holy is to be, “exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness.” God’s name is holy and each time we say it we should consider his greatness and majesty. Being holy means to be completely perfect and completely whole, in need of nothing. When we pray, we want to acknowledge the holiness and awesomeness of God. A good prayer habit to adopt would include calling out the many names of God found in Scripture as you honor the holiness of God. This recognition of God is a great way to praise God in prayer.
Personal Worship Option:
Today call out all the names of God that show your adoration for him. You might call out these names: King of Kings, Creator, Lord, Great Physician, Savior, Healer, Abba Father. Worship the holiness of God today.
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