Thy kingdom come

MYRNA BROWN, HOST: We end now as we have each day this week, with your prayers and Scripture readings. This time, building on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus taught His disciples to pray that God’s kingdom would come and His will be done here on earth as it is in heaven.

AMANDA: Daniel 2:20 and 21 say: “Praise be to the name of God. Forever and ever. Wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons. He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”

DAN WYCKOFF: Father, You are kind to remind us that rain falls to the right and to the left, and that the sun shines on both sides of every aisle. I am hopeful Lord Jesus of how you are working in the world. Thank you that even though we would not have chosen you as our King, you have chosen us as your people. Thank you for ruling us wisely, kindly, and patiently. Please teach us to better reflect your character, starting with me, and starting today. In Jesus name. Amen.

INGRID ADDISON: This is a reading from Isaiah 9:6-7: “For unto us, a child is born. To us, a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness. From that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.”

DANIEL DILLARD: Psalm 47:7-8 says: “God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with the psalm. God reigns over the nations. God sits on His holy throne.” No matter the results, God is in control.

KAREN TAVARES: Oh Father, give your people wisdom. May we be led, Father, by your word. That no matter the outcome of this election, Christ, the King of Kings, reigns supreme. He is on the throne. May your people in this nation and throughout the world have humbled hearts, hearts guarded by your peace, knowing that we can trust that your plans are good and will be fulfilled. For yours is the kingdom and the glory and the power. Amen.

PAUL BARTMAN: Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the universe, for out of your immense love, you have sent your one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to inaugurate your eternal Kingdom, who has taught us to pray: “Your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Come Holy Spirit and teach us to properly order our loves, that our love of Your Majesty comes before our love of country and our countrymen. Amen.

CHRISTINA HUSSEY: Lord, we pray that You would just continue to keep our hearts full and encouraged, that we would spend time with you and rejoice in you always. That our reasonableness would be known to everyone due to the time that we spend regularly with you. We know, Father, that you are at hand and that we should not be anxious about anything, but we should bring everything to you, Father, in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, despite our circumstances, we should let our requests be made known to you. And that your peace, Father, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and our minds in Jesus Christ.

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