Prayer Is About Rejoicing: A Biblical Perspective from Matthew 6:13

 This post brings us to the end of our in-depth dig into The Lord's Prayer and it's many lessons.  I hope this has been as educational, encouraging and enlightening for you as it has been for me in it's creation.  If you would like to see more series of study along these lines let me know in the comments below 

Hey folks, let's chat about something that's been on my heart lately. Life is full of crazy ups and downs, prayer can sometimes feel like just another item on our to-do list—a quick plea for help when things get tough. But have you ever stopped to think that real prayer, the kind Jesus taught us, is actually all about rejoicing? Yeah, you heard that right. Let's dive into Matthew 6:13 from the Lord's Prayer: "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." It's not just asking God to keep us out of trouble; it's exploding with praise for who He is. As folks who take the Bible seriously and literally, like we do in our fundamentalist circles, this flips the script on how we approach prayer. It's not drudgery—it's celebration!



Starting with the Basics: What Jesus Was Getting At


You know, Jesus didn't mess around when He gave us this prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. He laid it out plain and simple, and that ending in verse 13? It's like a mic drop. We ask for protection from temptation and evil—stuff we all deal with every day—and then boom: we remind ourselves that the kingdom, power, and glory are God's forever. It's like saying, "God, help me out here, but man, You're awesome no matter what!" In a time when so many churches are watering down the truth with feel-good messages, this keeps us grounded. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17? It says all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so we're equipped for every good work. Prayer does that—it preps us to face life with joy, not fear.


This idea isn't new; it echoes way back in the Old Testament. Take 1 Chronicles 29:11, where King David prays something similar: "Thine, O Lord is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty..." Sounds familiar, right? David was basically prepping the way for what Jesus would teach. So when temptations hit—maybe it's chasing after money, or falling for some sketchy teaching—we don't pray like we're defeated. We rejoice because God's got the win already.


Finding Strength in Joy During Tough Times


Let's be real: life throws curveballs, and spiritual battles are no joke. But Scripture shows us that joy in prayer is our secret weapon. Think about Nehemiah 8:10: after the people heard God's Law and got all weepy about their mess-ups, Nehemiah tells them, "Don't be sad—the joy of the Lord is your strength!" Instead of staying down, they celebrated. That's what our prayers should do: confess, sure, but then party in God's goodness.


Paul gets it too. In Philippians 4:6-7, he says, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you'll experience God's peace..." See that thanksgiving part? That's rejoicing snuck right in there. Paul wrote this from jail, folks! And in Romans 5:2-3, he talks about rejoicing in God's glory and even in our troubles because they build character and hope. Why? 'Cause we've got access to God through Jesus. In our churches, where we hold the line against all the modern compromises, this keeps us strong. Like Revelation 12:11 says, we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and our testimony—pure victory stuff.


God Rejoices Over Us—How Cool Is That?


Here's something that'll blow your mind: God actually rejoices over us! Zephaniah 3:17 paints this picture: "The Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs." If God's singing over us, shouldn't our prayers be full of that same vibe? It's like a back-and-forth joy fest.


Paul nails it again in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you..." These go hand-in-hand. Pray without stopping? Make it joyful! In our homes and churches, especially here in Indianapolis where we're navigating all sorts of cultural shifts, let's teach this to our kids. End prayers with praise, just like Jesus did. Isaiah 61:10 sums it up: "I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation..."

Wrapping It Up: Let's Make Prayer Joyful


So, friends, prayer is about rejoicing because God's worth it. With the world spinning toward tough times—like 2 Peter 3:10 warns about the day of the Lord coming like a thief—Matthew 6:13 keeps us steady. Ask for help, then praise His forever kingdom. It'll change how you pray, I promise.


What do you think? How can you add more joy to your prayers this week? Drop a comment—I'd love to hear from you, 

DMMC

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Location: Peru, IN 46970, USA

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