Scripture
"Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." -Matthew 6:10
We know the scripture above comes from what we call The Lord’s Prayer. Jesus was teaching His disciples how to pray, saying, “When you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen” (Matthew 6:6). But have we ever truly prayed this part of the prayer over our own lives and the lives of those around us? When we pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,” we are asking for God’s rule to reign in human hearts and for His desires to be fulfilled on earth just as they are in heaven. The answer to this prayer may not look like our current reality, which means we must be willing to change and conform to His will. We are asking God to establish His spiritual kingdom both in the world and within us. This kingdom has existed since the earliest believers—those who walked with God, trusted Him, and found comfort in His presence. Our responsibility is to align our lives with His purpose by actively doing His will and surrendering to His authority. We cannot pray for His kingdom to come while insisting on doing things our own way, following our own plans, or exercising our own will. True prayer requires true surrender.
When we pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, we are asking for people to obey Him—not out of duty, but out of love. We’re asking for joyful obedience that flows from hearts renewed and transformed by His Spirit. This kind of obedience comes from lives aligned with God’s desires rather than their own. It pushes back the injustice and chaos of this world because transformed hearts produce transformed actions. It brings forth righteousness, peace, and healing. In this prayer, we acknowledge that God’s kingdom is already present in the lives of believers, yet we also long to see the fullness of His kingdom revealed on earth. Imagine what our world would look like if every person lived in harmony with God’s will.
Beloved, this is a prayer of intercession—not only for our own lives, but for our communities and the world around us. It is a plea to the Father for more laborers in the harvest, so the gospel can reach every heart. It is a cry for more people to submit to God and walk in His ways. When we pray this, we are asking God to confront the sin and brokenness in our world by transforming hearts so they can love as He loves. Will you commit to praying this prayer today?
Prayer
Father, we pray that your kingdom come, and your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven in our lives and those around us. It starts with us today, Lord. We surrender our hearts and desires to yours. In Jesus' name. Amen
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