I Choose Today to Keep His Name Holy

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 the world (Galatians 5:16–25).

“And Jesus, who makes people holy, and the people He makes holy belong to the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them His brothers and sisters.” — Hebrews 2:11 (NIRV)

Keeping His name holy isn’t just about what we say.

It’s how we live.

How we worship.

How we represent Him.

How we depend on His Spirit to transform us.

When our lives become an offering—when we choose to worship in the mundane and the miraculous—His name is lifted high.

So today, let this be my prayer:

God, You are worthy of all my praise, and You created me to worship You. Please show me how to worship You in all that I do. When people look back on my life, I want them to see You and give You the glory. Teach me how to make my life an act of worship. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Worship You, Lord—in everything I do.

What would it look like for you to keep His name holy today?

Not just in your words, but in the way you love, respond, worship, and walk.

I choose today to live in a way that reflects His holiness. Will you?