May my kingdom come, my will be done In heaven as it is on earth

We would never say these words. They’re blasphemous. They’re so obviously against what Jesus intended What he said.

My kingdom come. Those words suggest that my life revolves around me, that I make decisions attempting only to grow a kingdom that was never meant to be.

Kingdoms build cultures. They build religions, they build armies. We would never admit that as fiercely as soldiers fight for their king, we sacrifice our lives for selfish things, for we have placed ourselves on the throne. Kingdom after kingdom in this world has fought to grasp and hold onto power. But each kingdom eventually fades and gives way to the next. Why would our little kingdom be any different? The most powerful people in history, Each of them worked tirelessly to make their rule a reality. Even though we might condemn their ruthless ways, our shadowed arrogance and greed would rival theirs if only brought into the light.

The truth is, we are meant to be soldiers, fighting for a King. We are also meant to be children, brothers and sisters, servants; all a part of His kingdom, the kingdom for which we were created, but forget to claim. And now we are to wait with expectation for that very Kingdom that is here and yet still to come to earth, the very realm that is in rebellion of God and His people. We await His reign to establish His will across all the nations, and we are granted the opportunity to ask this of Him.

And all this should be a comfort to us, that we were made for something beyond the broken boundaries of this world. Not only were we given something greater to uphold as a people, but we were also given access to our King. Access granted through Jesus, who taught us to pray when he said, “not my will, but yours be done.”

So Lord, teach us to pray.

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

May my kingdom come, my will be done In heaven as it is on earth

We would never say these words. They’re blasphemous. They’re so obviously against what Jesus intended What he said.

My kingdom come. Those words suggest that my life revolves around me, that I make decisions attempting only to grow a kingdom that was never meant to be.

Kingdoms build cultures. They build religions, they build armies. We would never admit that as fiercely as soldiers fight for their king, we sacrifice our lives for selfish things, for we have placed ourselves on the throne. Kingdom after kingdom in this world has fought to grasp and hold onto power. But each kingdom eventually fades and gives way to the next. Why would our little kingdom be any different? The most powerful people in history, Each of them worked tirelessly to make their rule a reality. Even though we might condemn their ruthless ways, our shadowed arrogance and greed would rival theirs if only brought into the light.

The truth is, we are meant to be soldiers, fighting for a King. We are also meant to be children, brothers and sisters, servants; all a part of His kingdom, the kingdom for which we were created, but forget to claim. And now we are to wait with expectation for that very Kingdom that is here and yet still to come to earth, the very realm that is in rebellion of God and His people. We await His reign to establish His will across all the nations, and we are granted the opportunity to ask this of Him.

And all this should be a comfort to us, that we were made for something beyond the broken boundaries of this world. Not only were we given something greater to uphold as a people, but we were also given access to our King. Access granted through Jesus, who taught us to pray when he said, “not my will, but yours be done.”

So Lord, teach us to pray.

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”