Contributed by Abbey Thangiah • Oct 21, 2025
The Lord’s prayer is the most complete prayer you can pray. It encompasses every part of Christian Living. It starts with recognizing God’s Holy name, covers all aspects of provision and forgiveness then ends with giving God the glory again.
CS Lewis was a renowned author and scholar wrestled deeply with faith and reason, and his greatest provision came through Scripture and intellect. His writings always pointed his readers to Christ. Lewis found his spiritual Provision not just in daily physical needs, but in Spiritual Bread—the Word of God and reason itself. His conversion and lifelong work were fueled by seeking truth in the spiritual sense of John 6:35 (“I am the bread of life”) and Matthew 4:4 (“Man shall not live by bread alone”). His reliance on the structure of Christian thought provided the sustenance needed for his influential evangelistic writings.
John D Rockefeller Sr was one of the wealthiest men in history, Rockefeller was also a devout Baptist who valued systematic giving and worship. Many do not know this: despite his massive wealth and demanding business life, he maintained the Priority and Praise structure of the prayer. He was known for being a dedicated Sunday School teacher and tithed faithfully, demonstrating a commitment to the opening lines: “Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:9-10). His life showed that placing God’s glory and work (Kingdom) above his immense fortune was a foundational principle for managing his wealth and leading his life.aspect of his life.
George Müller ran several large orphanages in 19th-century England without ever directly asking the public for money. His entire ministry was a demonstration of radical trust in God’s provision. His reliance on the literal interpretation of “Give us today our daily bread” was legendary. He recorded thousands of instances where food, clothing, or finances arrived exactly when needed, often at the last minute. For professionals, his life underscores that God’s provision is not about luck or networking, but about the sovereign, faithful response to persistent prayer, fostering daily dependence over self-reliance.
Martin Luther, a great reformer, faced enormous pressure, doubt, and opposition that threatened his life and his work. Luther’s reliance on the prayer, particularly “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one,” was crucial. He viewed Satan not just as a tempter to sin, but as the master of Deception (The Lie) that seeks to crush faith and lead to disobedience. His famous hymns and writings reveal a man who used the Lord’s Prayer as a weapon to fight fear, doubt, and spiritual attacks, constantly seeking God’s Power (Deliverance) to remain steadfast in the truth.
George Washington , the first U.S. The President and General faced overwhelming odds during the Revolutionary War and the task of nation-building. Washington’s prayers were a cornerstone of his leadership, particularly in recognizing ultimate authority. His reliance was on the closing statement (Doxology): “For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever” (Matthew 6:13, footnote). This conviction meant that even in his darkest moments (like Valley Forge), his leadership was framed by the belief that the outcome rested ultimately on God’s sovereign Kingdom and Power, not his own military or political strength.
May we learn from these influential men, the power of the Lord’s Prayer.