How many times have we read or recited the Lord’s Prayer without really paying attention to the first line? I know I’ve skimmed past it plenty of times—eager to get to what feels like the “meat” of the message: asking for my daily needs, seeking forgiveness, and asking for protection throughout my day. But that first line? That’s where it all begins. Jesus teaches us to pray like this: “Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy.” (Matthew 6:9) So, what does it actually mean to keep His name holy? And because this is a prayer we’re meant to return to daily, maybe the better question is: How do I keep God’s name holy today? Tomorrow? And every day after that? How do I live in a way that reflects His holiness to those around me? If I’m honest, it feels like an impossible task. On our own, we couldn’t keep His name holy. But we’re not on our own. Because of Jesus—because we’ve been adopted as God’s children—we’ve been made holy in Him (Hebrews 10:10). And as we walk in step with the Spirit, He empowers us to live in a way that reflects that holiness to