Lent 2025 School of Prayer

Day 12: Praying for God’s Kingdom

Scripture says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” — Matthew 6:33

While God is very concerned about our needs, wants, and worries, we frequently center our prayers on them. Jesus encourages us to pray with a broader perspective. The Lord commands us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done,” in the Lord’s Prayer. This serves as a reminder that God’s larger plan for the world should guide our prayers.

Praying for God’s kingdom entails asking God to accomplish his will in our lives, in our communities, and globally, in addition to our own personal blessings. It entails pleading with God to act through us in order to provide love where hatred exists, peace where strife exists, and justice where oppression exists. It entails offering up prayers for change in the world as well as in our own hearts.

Spend a moment praying for something bigger than yourself today. “How can I help bring Your kingdom here on earth?” ask God.

Thought: How can you change the focus of your prayers from your own wants to God’s kingdom? What aspect of God’s work are you being called to?

Fasting & Giving: Fast from distractions during meals. Eat in silence and reflect on God’s provision.