Matthew 6:9-13. “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.'”
Do you want to live your life to the fullest and reach the end of your journey with no regrets? In Today’s Word, Jesus reveals the secret to such a life: doing everything for the glory of God. He concludes His teaching on prayer by centering our focus back on the eternal: “For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen” (Matthew 6:13).
Often, we fall into the trap of seeking only what benefits us rather than seeking the kingdom of God. When we achieve success, we tend to take the glory for ourselves, as if our own might and power were responsible. If we continue to place ourselves at the center of our lives, we will eventually stumble and grow weary as we encounter our own limitations (Isaiah 40:30-31). Most dangerously, if we rely on our own strength, the devil will find a foothold to strike on the day of evil (Ephesians 6:13).
The key to seeking God’s kingdom, power, and glory in all circumstances is a shift in perspective. Nothing in this world will appear irresistible once we realize the true value of what we possess in Christ. Consider the testimony of Paul, who said, “But whatever were gains to me, I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:7-8). Paul was not suggesting that earthly things have no use, but rather that their value is “garbage” compared to the supreme worth of knowing Jesus.
When we realize that Christ is sufficient, complete, and absolute, our desires will change. We will begin to naturally choose “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable” (Philippians 4:8). When we are convinced that God has prepared an eternal home for us, we will be no longer captivated by temporary pleasures or troubled by the chaos of the world (John 14:1-3). The blessings we have in Christ are designed to endure for generations, as God raised us up to show the “incomparable riches of his grace” in the ages to come (Ephesians 2:6-7).
With this eternal mindset, you will know exactly where to invest your life—raising the next generation of leaders with the gospel. Reclaim the blessings God has given you in Christ today. When you do, you won’t be envious of others, intimidated by challenges, or forced to compromise your faith. You have already been blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3).
Living for God’s glory also means living with humility. You can afford to yield your achievements to others and take on the burdens of the weak, just as Paul did. Despite his massive impact, he confessed, “For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle… but by the grace of God, I am what I am” (1 Corinthians 15:9-10). He even described himself as one “abnormally born” (1 Corinthians 15:8), showing the heart of a man deeply moved by grace.
Our God is the only wise God who deserves all power and glory, and His kingdom is the only one that will last forever. Therefore, let us make worship the heartbeat of everything we do.
Prayer. Father, Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Armed with the spiritual blessings I have in Christ, send me into the world to be a witness of Your grace. Help me to decrease so that You may increase in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.