The First Petition
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Hallowed be thy name.
What does this mean?
God’s name is indeed holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy also among us.
How is this done?
God’s name is hallowed when his Word is taught in its truth and purity and we, as God’s children, lead holy lives in accordance with it. Grant this to us, dear Father in heaven. But whoever teaches and lives in ways other than what God’s Word teaches dishonors the name of God among us. Prevent us from doing this, heavenly Father.