In His Name Devotionals
SELF-CENTERED PRAYER
In His Name Devotionals
SELF-CENTERED PRAYER
“Thy kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10)
Attempting to explain all that is involved in the phrase, “Thy kingdom come,” is like a child standing on a beach attempting to scoop the entire ocean into a little pail.
David reflects the Father’s joy on that great day, “I have installed My King upon Zion, My holy mountain. I will surely tell of the decree of the Lord; He said to Me, Thou art My Son, today I have begotten Thee. Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Thy inheritance, and the very ends of the earth as Thy possession” (Psalm 2:6-8).
With that promise in mind, beware of seeing prayer primarily as an opportunity to inform God of your own plans and to seek His help in fulfilling them. Instead pray, “Thy kingdom come,” which is a request for Christ to reign. In its fullest sense this is an affirmation that you are willing to relinquish the rule of your own life so the Holy Spirit can use you to promote the Kingdom in whatever way He chooses.
That kind of prayer can be difficult because sad to say, even Christians in this society tend to be preoccupied with self. But concentrate on conforming your prayers to God’s purposes. Then you will be assured that you are praying according to His will.
