One day, the Lord’s disciples asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” In response, Jesus began by saying, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name.”
When we call God “our Father,” we are entering a special relationship filled with closeness, trust, and a sense of belonging. It’s more than just a name-it shows that we are free, known, accepted, and loved. A father gives us a sense of who we are, offers guidance, and makes us feel safe. But some people grow up never knowing their real father. As they get older, they may start to ask their mother or wonder in their hearts about the man who wasn’t there. In this search, many come to realise that with God, no one is truly without a father.
Moreover, a true father is both a provider and a protector, responsible for the well-being of his household. His presence brings a sense of security and deep satisfaction. A father who is faithful to his word builds trust in the hearts of his children.
In the same way, if we truly understand that God is our Father, our lives should reflect that belief in the way we think and act. There is great fulfilment in knowing that we have a God who is intimately close to us. We don’t need to raise our voices for him to hear us-He knows our needs even before we ask, for he is the one who brought us into being and faithfully cares for all he has created. When we cry out to him in prayer, we are not informing him but rather expressing our limited understanding of his ways and our struggle to trust his perfect timing.
A gentle expression of our needs shows that we truly know our Father. He is neither a tyrant nor distant. We cry out to him for mercy when we have gone our own way and begin to experience the consequences of sin. Our groaning in prayer reflects our struggle to put our hearts into words-but the Holy Spirit helps us, making our needs known to God, our loving Father.
However, living in the father’s house, entails knowing the rules of the house and the ways of the Father. Let us rejoice in the gift of knowing God as our Father and remain secure in his all-protective arms. May we never miss the way to God, Our Father. Amen.
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