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Matthew 6:13
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen."

This week we are studying the Second Petition, “Thy Kingdom Come.” From the Lord's Prayer. This reminds us to focus on the Holy Trinity; the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. “Thy” way not my way. “Kingdom” Jesus is our Lord and Savior. He is our Monarch, our King. In charge of you. You don't get a say in the matter. “Come” for God to be here now! Not later. Rescue us from this sin-filled life. Don't put it off. Now is the time. We can open our heart and mind to fall under God's rule today. Don't wait for some future date. Submission to God. Let God be the pilot and you can be the co-pilot.

Each of us has the opportunity for GOD to rule our hearts and minds. We can use our time and energy to further God's kingdom in our lives. It needs to be evident to all that Jesus rules our lives. Every day we need to strive to be faithful, obedient, authentic, and effective Christians. Words are good and nice, but it's our actions and the observable qualities of our character that our friends and neighbors KNOW. Are you an effective ambassador for your King?

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