Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done -

by Bermie Dizon

With all the terrible things going on in the world today, I find myself whispering in prayer “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth…”

What comes out of my mouth is not a simple memorized recited prayer but a heartfelt call coming deep down for peace to prevail.

When I read the news of lives being lost, it truly saddens me. That’s why I sometimes shout: “Lord, Thy Kingdom come…”

Deep down, I am deeply longing for God’s righteous and just rule to be established on this earth. Why?

Because I know His kingdom represents peace, love, and righteousness. Just like you, I am yearning for a world where His presence is evident, where His glory shines, and where His love reigns supreme.

When I say “Thy will be done on earth,” I recognize that God’s wisdom surpasses my own, and His plan is perfect.

I deeply understand that man’s ways are not God’s. Man does not have a solution to the problems confronting us.

And so when I say, thy will be done, I am thirsting for His guidance and direction in our lives and the world at large.

For “the world at large” because this is not merely about me. It’s for all people. We need God’s intervention.

By praying for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, we hope to see God’s perfect plan unfold. We long for the day when all things will be made new, and His will is fulfilled without hindrance.

One of my favorite things to do in the morning is to sit down with a cup of my best-loved green or chamomile tea and write my weekly devotional. This usually happens before anyone else in the house wakes up, so it’s become a very personal time for me.

My life can get busy. Often there are distractions. These often make me feel overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected from my inner self.

And so, taking time intentionally in a quiet place helps me find peace, strength, and spiritual guidance.

I’ve written in a previous devotional that God speaks to us in both calm and chaotic times. Today, I like to focus on having a quiet time for personal devotion.

In my case, I enjoy thinking about my own life stories and seeing how God is a part of them. In any situation I go through in life, I ask, “What is God teaching me here?”

I think of devotionals as a way to connect our daily lives with what is spiritual. They give me a space to think and meditate. I love it when I can pause, take a breath, and connect with the deepest parts of my heart.

Writing or reading devotionals are like little reminders for me to take care of my spiritual well-being.

They give me a chance to create routines that help me stay committed to growing my relationship with Jesus.

In writing a devotional, meditation and prayers are mixed together.

The past few weeks have been tough for me, especially when I read about all the bad news happening in the world.

When I see innocent people, including children, women, and the elderly, losing their lives, it makes me sad. I’m a person who feels things deeply, so in tough times, devotionals give me comfort and encouragement.

They remind me that we’re not alone and that there’s always a source of comfort and strength to turn to – a Higher Power.

Writing down our thoughts, insights, and experiences in devotionals (or spiritual journals) creates a real record of our spiritual journey. Some of my devotionals are shared with my friends.

Some of them might find them comforting. I do hope so.

BERMIE DIZON is a retired pastor of Grace Communion International at Glendora, California, and a former writer for USA Tribune for 9 years.