Prayer is About Relying: A Reflection on Matthew 6:13

  You know, when everyone's chasing self-sufficiency—like, "I've got this all on my own"—it's refreshing to step back and remember what our faith really teaches us. As fundamentalist Christians who stick to the literal Word of God, we find our anchor in Scripture. Today, let's chat about Matthew 6:13 from the good old King James Version: "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." This isn't just some verse to skim over; it's right in the middle of the Lord's Prayer, and it hits home about what prayer is truly all about—relying on God.

What Does Prayer Really Mean to You?


Think about it: Prayer isn't a to-do list for God or some way to twist His arm. Nah, it's us admitting, "Hey Lord, I can't do this without You." Jesus gave this prayer as a guide for His disciples, showing how to talk to the Father with real trust. In this verse, there are these two big asks that scream reliance: Don't let us wander into temptation, and pull us out of evil's grip.


Take that first bit: "Lead us not into temptation." God doesn't tempt us—James 1:13 spells that out clear as day. But we're human, right? We're like those sheep in Isaiah 53:6 that keep straying off the path. With all the junk the world throws at us—the desires, the pride, the shiny distractions from 1 John 2:16—it's easy to slip. As folks who believe every word of the Bible is true, we gotta pray this every day to stay sharp. It's like saying, "God, be my GPS because Your Word lights the way, just like Psalm 119:105 says." Ever felt that pull toward something you know isn't right? Yeah, me too—that's when reliance kicks in.


That Desperate Call for Help


Then there's "But deliver us from evil." Man, this one gets me every time. "Deliver" means yank us out of danger, and "evil" isn't just bad stuff—it's the devil himself. We're in a full-on spiritual fight, not with people, but with those dark forces Paul talks about in Ephesians 6:12. Who thinks they can handle that solo? Not this guy. Remember Jesus in the garden, sweating blood in prayer, totally leaning on the Father (Matthew 26:39)? If He did that, we've got no excuse.


Let me tell you about King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20—he's staring down an army he can't beat and prays, "We don't know what to do, but our eyes are on You" (verse 12). Boom, God shows up big time. Or Paul, who actually bragged about being weak so Christ's power could shine through (2 Corinthians 12:9). Prayer turns our messes into God's masterpieces. Have you seen that in your own life? It's powerful stuff.


Wrapping It Up with Praise


And don't skip the ending: "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." This isn't fluff—it's the why behind our reliance. It's all God's show: His rule, His strength, His spotlight. Forget those self-help books telling you to "empower yourself." Romans 11:36 nails it: Everything's from Him, through Him, to Him. Prayer just helps us get our heads straight on that.


How Can We Live This Out?


So, what's this look like in real life? In your quiet time, don't just mumble the Lord's Prayer—pour your heart into it, leaning hard on Him. At home, when stuff hits the fan—like a fight with the spouse or that tempting binge-watch—hit pause and pray for direction. In church, with all the push to water down truths on marriage, gender, or Jesus being the only way, let's pray together as a family. Jesus said the gates of hell can't win against His church (Matthew 16:18), but only if we're relying on Him, not our plans.


Even in everyday stuff—work, neighbors, social media—make prayer your go-to. It's not sitting around doing nothing; it's handing the reins to the One who knows best. Especially now, with all the end-times vibes, us fundamentalists need this more than ever to stay strong till Jesus comes back.


Let's Pray Together


What do you say we wrap this up by praying it out loud (or in your head if you're reading this on the sly)? Let's mean every word:


"Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 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."


Thanks for hanging out with me on this. Drop a comment below—what's one way you're relying on God through prayer right now? Let's encourage each other.


In Christ's service,  

DMMC

1-13-26

Location: Peru, IN 46970, USA

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