Spurgeon's Prayer: A Heart for God’s Kingdom

Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
— Matthew 6:10 (BSB)

Let the Kingdom of God be uppermost in your heart. Let Christ reign in your soul without a rival.
— Charles Spurgeon

Our Father, we come before You today with one great desire: that Your kingdom would come and Your will would be done on earth as it is in heaven. We pray that You would reign in the hearts of all people and that every false teaching and idol would be torn down before the light of Your truth. Let Your Gospel go forth with power, subduing every form of sin and wickedness.

In our own lives, Lord, we ask that You would reign completely. May there be no part of us where we hold back from You. Take over our hearts, our minds, our desires, and our actions. Help us to live with every thought and deed submitted to Your will. We long to see Your kingdom spread across the earth, bringing peace and righteousness to every corner of the world.

Lord, we pray for Your truth to triumph over all falsehood. Restore Your Church to purity and strength, and give us a hunger for sound doctrine. Fill us with love for Your Word, and may we never be led astray by error. We pray for the speedy return of our Lord Jesus, but if He tarries, give us strength to spread Your truth with renewed zeal, so that Your kingdom may advance.

With all our hearts, we seek Your glory. May it be our first thought when we rise and our last thought as we sleep. Help us to live with this purpose in mind: to glorify You and lead others to Your throne. Amen.