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Hallowed Be Thy Name – Tuesday, 06/23/2026

Scripture: Matthew 6:7–13

“Hallowed be thy name” may sound like old church language. Most of us do not use the word hallowed in everyday conversation. But to hallow something means to treat it as holy, sacred, honored, and worthy.

When Jesus teaches us to pray, he does not begin with our needs. He begins with God. Before daily bread. Before forgiveness. Before deliverance. Jesus teaches us to pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.”

That does not mean our needs do not matter. They do. Jesus will teach us to pray about bread, forgiveness, temptation, and evil. But Jesus knows that if we begin only with our problems, our problems can crowd out everything else.

“Hallowed be thy name” re-centers us. It says, “God, help me remember who you are before I name everything I need.”

God’s name in Scripture is more than a label. It points to God’s character: God’s goodness, mercy, faithfulness, justice, compassion, and love. So when we pray “hallowed be thy name,” we are asking God to make God’s character visible in us, among us, and through us.

Praise begins here: before I name the burden, let me remember the One who carries me.

Practice: Before naming a need today, begin with one sentence about God’s character:
“God, you are faithful…”
“God, you are merciful…”
“God, you are near…”
Then name your concern honestly.

Prayer: Our Father, hallowed be your name. Help me see you clearly today. Let your goodness be recognized in my words, my choices, and my relationships. Amen.