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In what sense are we asking that the Father's kingdom should come? We are to pray with God's Kingdom foremost and predominant in our minds that it will be done on earth as it is in heaven and that it be done soon. Why are we asking for the Father's will to be done here on earth? Because what it pleasing to the Father would be His desire for us and that it be manifested here on earth for His glory. How should this prayer affect our living? God reveals himself and His desires through prayer and His glory is manifested through His children and the way they live and conduct their lives.

GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.... What about our lives and words "hallows" the name of the Father? We are representatives (Ambassadors)of the Lord Jesus Christ and we are to display at all times His characteristics which are love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, meekness, faithfulness and self-control. We are to present the Gospel in love. What desecrates and besmirches it? By living sinful lives. He is Holy and we are to be Holy because we are made in HIs image. How should we "hallow" the Father when we begin to pray? We are to approach the Father with great referance and humbliness of heart with thanksgiving and respect for how great He is and HIs holiness.