How do we know that God's name should be hallowed first?

The first petition of the Lord's Prayer emphasizes that God's glory must take precedence in our requests, highlighting that everything we ask for should be subordinate to this ultimate end. According to Thomas Manton, this ordering demonstrates our primary care and affection for God's glory in our prayers. As believers, we are called to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first (Matthew 6:33), which inherently means elevating His name above our desires and interests. When we hallow God's name first, we align our hearts with His purpose and recognize our dependency on Him for all things, ultimately seeking that He be glorified in every area of our lives (Philippians 2:10-11).