Prayer Is About Reigning: Unleashing God's Kingdom Through Fervent Prayer

 Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, warriors of the faith from Indiana and beyond—rise up! In a world drowning in chaos, compromise, and spiritual apathy, we as Christians must reclaim the battlefield of prayer. Today, I want to dive deep into a truth that has set my soul ablaze: *Prayer Is About Reigning*. This isn't some feel-good devotional; it's a call to arms, rooted in the unshakeable Word of God from Matthew 6:10: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." Let's unpack this divine mandate, expand on its power, and ignite a revival in our hearts and homes.

 The Foundation: Understanding the Lord's Prayer as a Battle Cry


Picture this: Jesus, the King of Kings, standing on a mountainside, teaching His disciples not just to pray, but to wage war through prayer. In Matthew 6, part of the Sermon on the Mount, He exposes the empty rituals of the hypocrites—those who pray for show, babbling endless words without heart (verses 5-7). Instead, He gives us the Lord's Prayer, a blueprint for spiritual dominion. At its core thunders verse 10: a declaration that God's kingdom must invade earth with the same flawless obedience seen in heaven.


As fundamentalists, we hold the Bible as inerrant and infallible—our ultimate authority. This verse isn't a passive wish; it's an active command. "Thy kingdom come" echoes the prophecies of old, like Daniel 2:44, where God's eternal kingdom shatters all earthly empires. Jesus Himself proclaimed it at the dawn of His ministry: "The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel!" (Mark 1:15). We're not waiting idly for Christ's return and His millennial reign (Revelation 20)—we're inviting His rule into the now. Every prayer becomes a throne-room edict, aligning our lives with His sovereignty. Imagine the impact: families transformed, churches revived, nations bowed before the cross!


Reigning Through Submission: The Personal Battlefield


True prayer starts with surrender—fiery, total submission to God's will. James 4:7 doesn't mince words: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you!" If we're praying "Thy will be done" while clinging to secret sins—pride, lust, bitterness—we're fighting on the wrong side. I've seen it in my own life: moments when I held onto control, only to watch strongholds crumble when I finally yielded.


Think about your daily grind. Husbands, are you leading your households like generals in God's army, as Ephesians 5 demands? Wives, submitting with the strength of a warrior under authority? Young believers, are you charging against temptation, honoring parents, and fleeing youthful lusts (2 Timothy 2:22)? Prayer without obedience is a hollow echo. But when we pray with submitted hearts, we reign! God's will floods our decisions, turning ordinary lives into testimonies of His power. In these end times—marked by wars, famines, and apostasy (Matthew 24)—personal reign through prayer is our lifeline.


Fueling the Fire: Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare


Prayer as reigning propels us outward. The kingdom expands as souls are snatched from the jaws of hell! Romans 10:14 challenges us: "How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?" We must pray with anguished passion for the lost, then hit the streets—or the digital mission fields like X—as ambassadors of Christ.


Remember the early church? In Acts 4, facing brutal persecution, they didn't cower; they prayed boldly: "Grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word." God responded with an earthquake, shaking the foundations of opposition! That's the power we tap into. As fundamentalists, we reject the watered-down gospel peddled by prosperity preachers. We declare war on spiritual darkness—pulling down strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4) through intercession. In our communities, from Indianapolis streets to global outreaches, let's pray for revival. I've witnessed prayer meetings spark salvations; let's multiply that fire!


The Eternal Horizon: Hastening the King's Return


Ultimately, this prayer points to glory. Philippians 2:10 promises every knee will bow to Jesus. Revelation 11:15 erupts with triumph: "The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord... and he shall reign for ever and ever!" We hasten that day through fervent prayer (2 Peter 3:12). Until then, seek first His kingdom (Matthew 6:33), and watch blessings overflow.


Friends, let's commit today: no more lukewarm prayers. Storm heaven with kingdom-focused fury! In your quiet times, family altars, or church gatherings, declare "Thy kingdom come" like thunder. God will reign—and so will you in Him.


What about you? Share your prayer victories in the comments below. Let's build each other up in this holy war.


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Location: Peru, IN 46970, USA

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