The Lord's Prayer Blog Post Series by DUO Inspirations - - Part Two

“Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
                             Matthew 6:10 (KJV)
 






Hi friends,

     Last week, I started a series on the Lord’s Prayer, given to us by Jesus.  We may say or recite the Lord’s Prayer, but do we pray it?  Do we think about the words?  Do we live by the words?

     “Thy kingdom come.” What does that mean to you?  We all get something out of the Bible and out of a prayer.  God has a special message for each of us.  I read commentaries and each says something different.  It means something different to each of us.  However, it means the same also.  That is why I pray before I write.  I want God’s message and not my own message.

     We are called to grow God’s kingdom and to pray for it.  There are believers, unbelievers, and people who are lukewarm in the middle.  Yet, we are called to encourage belief and to grow God’s community of believers.  We are called to believe ourselves and help others to believe.  We are called to be part of God’s kingdom and not the “kingdom of the world” or “Satan’s kingdom” or whatever we want to call the evilness of the world. 

     So, we have heard of the second coming of Jesus and how He will rule.  Is that what Jesus is talking about here?  Um.  I don’t think it is just that.  It may be part of it.  Yet, to me, it means that we are to pray for and be a part of God’s kingdom now and forever, here and in life everlasting.  Our choice is to be of this world or of God. 

     We are also called to not only submit to God’s will, but to want it.  We are called to ask for it.  We are called to acknowledge it.  We are called to do it.  In so doing, we are acknowledging that we are part of God’s kingdom and willingly want to do His will here on earth and once we get in heaven.

     And, why would we do all this?  Why would we want to have God’s will instead of our own?  Love!  We want this, because we love God and we know that He loves us.  We know that God’s way and God’s plan is better than anything we can plan.  It all comes down to love and thanksgiving.  If we have a place in God’s kingdom here on earth, we will be rewarded with a place in God’s kingdom in heaven.  What a beautiful reward in which to look forward!
 
Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for loving us and creating us.  Thank you for sending us your Son, Jesus, who taught us how to pray.  Thank you for inviting us and calling us to be part of your kingdom on earth and in heaven.  Help us to pray for your will and your kingdom.  Help us to be like Jesus, our ultimate role model, in our efforts to pray, to follow your will, and to grow your kingdom.  I ask you this through your Son, Jesus.  Amen.
 
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Reflective questions for Matthew 6:10 (KJV):
*What does Matthew 6:10 mean to me?
*Do I want to be part of God’s kingdom, part of the world’s kingdom, or part
 of my own kingdom?  (Be honest.)
*Do I ask God to let His will be done or ask that my will be done?
*Do I recite the Lord’s Prayer or do I pray it?
*What can I do to better live the Lord’s Prayer?
*What can I do to help grow and pray for God’s kingdom?

Now, it is your turn.
     I would like to hear your thoughts.  Please, leave me a comment.  Thank you.  God bless!

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