Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven …
Almighty Father, you sent your only Son to dwell amongst men to establish Your rightful kingdom on earth, displacing the counterfeit kingdom of Satan. Though Israel longed for an earthly kingdom Your Son supernaturally established your kingdom in the hearts of ordinary men. Until Your Son comes again, we know that your Kingdom is not a castle or lands, but Your active rule manifested in the actions of Your people. Father, You will uphold your promise: to draw a people to yourself so that you may be glorified on earth as in heaven.
Petition
Holy Father, we acknowledge our participation in the supernatural battle of the heavenlies. And we have hope in the fatal blow dealt to the enemy by Your Son’s death, resurrection, and defeat of death. We also know by Your Word that the prince of the air still rules this age, although he has no authority. Father, I pray that the church would not resign itself to the ways of a fallen world. Rather, the Holy Spirit would embolden us to not accept poverty, injustice, sexual sin, the breakdown of the family, and unnecessary hunger as ‘issues’ we are resigned to live with until Christ’s second coming. Father, engage your people in battle. Spirit, rally your people to change these things, to confront Satan and his strong holds. Help us to grasp the fact that we DO have the full authority of Christ in this world and that He is with us, even until the end of the age. Not for our comfort but to extend your Kingdom rule on earth.
1 comment:
Thank you for your prayers. As I flee the media bombardment of Katrina, I cannot help but be reminded of the spiritual battle and evil influences on Earth. BUT, I am also reminded of Christ's authority, of God's dominion and sovereignty, and of the thousands of christians helping those in need. It is a sad and beautiful world.
MV
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