kingdom, power, glory

 Friday, June 25, 2021 (7:07 a.m.)

Blessed God,

I’m here. Looking to You. Asking Your guidance. Seeking Your will. Turning to Matthew 6:7-13. Expecting to meet You there.

The Message. Jesus speaking. “The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and He knows better than you what you need.”

Yes Lord. Thank You for Your Truth.

Continuing, “With a God like this loving you, you can pray simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who You are. Set the world right; Do what’s best - as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with You and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the devil. You’re in charge! You can do whatever You want! You’re ablaze in beauty! Yes. Yes. Yes.”

Oh most dear and loving Father God. You know our every need. You know Your very best for each of us. We surrender to Your will Blessed Lord. Do all You must to Your good and perfect end.

Quoting Illustrated Bible Handbook as to THE KINGDOM ATTITUDE I find myself smiling in deeper understanding at Jesus’ simple prayer.

The first words affirm our personal relationship with You, recognizing You as Lord over all. Honoring You as living, powerful and real comes next. Accepting and submitting completely to Your will and right to rule in and guide our lives on earth.

Father, thank You for Your ways of teaching us to recognize Your “involvement in our daily experiences,” supplying our every need. We are reminded of the importance of living as a forgiving and forgiven people. Thank and praise You Lord.

Asking protection from the trials that are always associated with establishing Your kingdom here on earth is vital to our daily well-being. Father how we do ask.

“For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Interesting that this line isn’t always included. Thank You for the paraphrase found above. “You’re in charge! [kingdom] You can do whatever you want! [power] You’re ablaze in beauty! [glory] Yes. Yes. Yes.”

There are so very many things I don’t understand and would like to see different than they are. Keep teaching me to pray as Jesus taught. THY will be done! Yes Lord. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Use me this day exactly as You alone know is best. I love You. Keep teaching me how to love You and others with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30-31). Do all that is necessary. In, with, by, through and for us. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(473 words ~ 8:29 a.m.)