# Midday Prayer on Matthew 5:17

Sunday, December 21, 2025 · PRAY.COM

> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
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> — Matthew 5:17 KJV

## Written prayer

Heavenly Father, As we reflect upon Your word, our hearts are drawn into a deeper understanding of Your divine plan. In this profound declaration that you have fulfilled the law, we see the continuity scripture and the weaving of old and new into a perfect tapestry of salvation. Lord, help us grasp the significance of this fulfillment, not merely as a historical fact but as a transformative truth that impacts our daily lives. Teach us to appreciate the Law and the Prophets, not as a burden but as a revelation of Your holy character and will, pointing us toward the grace and truth revealed in Christ. Guide us in living out the fullness of Your law, not through our efforts, but through the Spirit You have given us. May our lives reflect the integrity, love, and justice that Jesus embodied. Help us to walk in obedience and faithfulness, cherishing Your commandments while embracing the freedom and grace offered through Jesus, who perfectly fulfilled them on our behalf. As we ponder this mystery, draw us closer to Your heart, deepening our love for You and our commitment to Your ways. May our lives be a living testimony to the law of love fulfilled in us. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.

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