Thy Kingdom Come!

For the past several years many of us have taken part in Thy Kingdom Come "a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus.”

I want to challenge us to do this again.

Here’s how it works:

Think of five people (friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances) who don’t have a relationship with Jesus. Write their names down. Then take five minutes every day from Ascension (May 9) to Pentecost (May 19) to pray for them. You might offer a simple prayer like “God, Let your kingdom come in the life of my friend ____. May they come to have faith in your Son Jesus.”

I keep a small cross in my pocket to remind me to pray for the people on my list.  You might find something simple to carry with you that will serve as a reminder to pray for those God has placed on your heart.

Remember...you are not alone in your prayers... you will be joining with people all around the globe who are praying for God’s kingdom to come here on earth. Don’t be afraid to ask God to strengthen your own walk of faith during this time as well.

This is from the Thy Kingdom Come website:

“Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions- so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.

Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way.

It is our hope & prayer, that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love for the world, will hear it for themselves and respond and follow Him.

Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the globe to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call.

Whether you have joined in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ before or not, we invite you to take part & join in.”

“In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities." Archbishop Justin Welby”

Thank you for joining with me in prayer for those we love (especially those who have not yet come to faith), for our community, and for the world. 

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.

Blessings,

Matthew+

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP p.225)