Holy God:
We come before you acknowledging you as King of our lives and inviting you to reign supreme in our world.
So often, we are tempted to feel as if you are distant, and that the arrogant and evil forces that seem to rule our world are truly in charge.
You came preaching a kingdom of love. And yet, our world is full of hatred. You called yourself the prince of peace, and yet wars and rumors of wars are all around. You came with a promise that your kingdom would bring the wiping away of every tear, the end of suffering and heartache. We seem overwhelmed by the poverty and brokenness that surround us. You came saying that your kingdom had come near, but it seems as if your coming has been delayed and the world you described is fantasy.
So teach us, holy God, to have no king but you. Teach us to build the New Jerusalem. Teach us to establish you reign of love in all our living and doing. Make us citizens indeed of your kingdom that is not of this world. Strengthen us and empower us to be salt and light, agents of reconciliation and redemption.
We give ourselves entirely to you. Have you way. Be our King. May your Kingdom come. May your kingdom come in us. May your Kingdom come through us.
Amen.
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