Hallowed be Thy Name

This part of Jesus' model prayer represents the first request. He taught to call on God as our Father, and He taught us that God our Father is in heaven. Now, before we make requests for ourselves, we ask that God's name be hallowed.

Hallowed simply means to be revered as holy and to be exalted, magnified, or glorified. God's name serves as a representation of His entire character, so by making this request, we are showing our utmost concern to be that of God's glory. As a matter of first importance, we desire nothing more than God's glorious name to be upheld.

Our Father, who art heaven, hallowed be Thy name.