By urging daily petition for God’s providence, our Lord Jesus is teaching us to come to God with humble dependence, acknowledging that all our basic needs are met by His gracious provision, not our own effort.
As One who perfectly understood the disparity between the performance of God’s will in heaven and on earth, our Lord teaches to pray for God’s to be done on earth because He knew the impact it would make on our world.
Heaven, as God’s dwelling, not only signifies His transcendence, which makes Him distinct from and beyond His creation, but also as the eternal home of those who believe in Jesus Christ as their saviour.
Regardless of the loveless father-child relationship you had with your father, you’re not an abandoned or neglected child; your loving Father in heaven knows exactly what you need even before you ask Him.
