Question

What are we doing when we pray the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer? Select all that apply.

acknowledge God’s holiness
ask God to provide for our material needs
surrender our lives to God’s will
forgive us
invite God to produce God’s holiness in us and the world

Answer 1

When we pray the first petition of the Lord's Prayer, "hallowed be your name," we are primarily focusing on:

- **acknowledge God’s holiness**
- **invite God to produce God’s holiness in us and the world**

The other options pertain to different aspects of the Lord's Prayer or are associated with other petitions.