Series Name: Kingdom Come
Message Title: Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done
Short Summary: Prayer isn't about getting God on our page—it's about getting on His. This message challenges us to move beyond consumer-driven prayers focused on our wants and timelines, and instead embrace Jesus' model: "Your kingdom come, your will be done—not mine." When we pray like Jesus taught us, we discover that surrendering our will to God's perfect will transforms not just our prayers, but our entire lives.
Icebreaker Question
What's something you really wanted as a kid that you were convinced would change your life, but looking back now, you realize wasn't that important?
Review of Previous Week's "I Will" Statement
Last week's commitment was: "I will pray the Lord's Prayer for the next 21 days."
- Pastor Carter emphasized that "hallowed be Your name" means recognizing God's holiness and treating His name with reverence. This week, did you notice any moments where you casually used God's name or approached Him without the reverence He deserves? How has focusing on God's holiness changed the way you've prayed or lived this week?
Discussion Questions
Question 1: Reflecting on the Message
Read Matthew 6:9-10 together.
In his message, Pastor Elliott described how most of our prayers follow the pattern: "God, here's what I want, here's how I want you to fix it, and here's my preferred timeline." When you honestly examine your recent prayers, how much do they reflect this pattern versus "Your kingdom come, your will be done"?
Context: The speaker shared his own struggle with consumer-driven prayer, from praying for a lost Bo Jackson baseball card as a child to demanding God heal his brother. He realized he was approaching God like Amazon, putting items in a cart and expecting two-day delivery.
Life Application: This week, before you present your requests to God, pause and ask yourself: "Is this prayer about building God's kingdom or mine?" Share one specific prayer you've been praying that you need to surrender to God's will rather than your own.
Question 2: Kingdom Conflict
Rodney's message stated: "Your kingdom come" really means "Your kingdom come, not my kingdom come." Describe a current situation in your life where what you want (your kingdom) conflicts with what you sense God might be asking of you (His kingdom). What makes surrendering your kingdom so difficult in this situation?
Context: Jesus taught that there can only be one King, and when we pray "Your kingdom come," we're acknowledging that our personal kingdoms must bow to His. The speaker noted that we often try to justify our kingdoms by claiming they align with God's.
Life Application: Be vulnerable about the specific area where you're struggling to let go of control. What would it look like practically to pray "not my kingdom" in this situation? What fears come up when you consider fully surrendering this area?
Question 3: When God Says No
Read Romans 12:1-2. Rodney shared how he prayed desperately for his brother's healing, even telling God, "If you don't heal him, I'm not sure I'll believe in you." His brother died, yet years later, he could see God's will at work. Have you ever experienced God saying "no" to something you desperately wanted? How did that impact your faith, and what have you learned about God's will through that experience?
Context: The message emphasized that even the Apostle Paul experienced God saying no to his prayers. Paul understood that God's will is "good, pleasing and perfect" even when it doesn't match our desires. Rodney acknowledged that his brother's death put him in a crisis of faith, but ultimately led him to where he is today.
Life Application: This requires deep vulnerability. If you're currently in a situation where God seems to be saying no, share how you're wrestling with that. If you've experienced this in the past, share how you've seen God's goodness even in the "no." How can the group support you in trusting God's will?
Question 4: Jesus' Example
Read Matthew 26:39. Even Jesus, in His darkest moment before the cross, had to pray "not as I will, but as You will"—and He prayed it twice. What does it reveal about prayer that even Jesus needed to surrender His will to the Father? How does Jesus' example in Gethsemane change how you approach your own difficult prayers?
Context: The speaker pointed out that if Jesus, God's perfect Son, needed to pray this way to fulfill God's will, we certainly need to. Jesus was overwhelmed by what was coming and had to humble Himself before the Father repeatedly.
Life Application: Think about a current struggle or fear you're facing. What would it look like for you to pray like Jesus did, honestly expressing your desire for the situation to change, but ultimately surrendering to God's will? Practice praying that way together as a group about your current challenges.
Question 5: Moving Forward
This message challenged us to whisper "not mine" after "Your kingdom come" and "Your will be done" when we pray the Lord's Prayer. If you genuinely prayed this way, prioritizing God's kingdom and will over your own, for the next 21 days, what specific area of your life would be most transformed? What would change in your family, work, relationships, or personal decisions?
Context: The speaker emphasized that when we pray "Your kingdom come, Your will be done," we're not just saying words—we should be praying with our eyes wide open, ready to participate in what God is doing. This transforms us from consumers to kingdom-builders.
Life Application: Be specific about one area where you know God is asking you to surrender control. What practical steps will you take this week to align your will with His in that area? How can this group hold you accountable and pray for you?
This Week's "I Will" Statement
I will pray the Lord's Prayer daily for the next 21 days. Join us live, in-person, to pray together for the next 21 Days, because something powerful happens when God's people pray together in unity. All are invited to join a live prayer meeting at one of our traditional campuses (Westlink, Goddard, Valley Center Activity Center) for the next three weeks, Monday through Friday at 6:00 AM, as we commit to praying together. When we gather, we'll pray for one another and seek God's direction for the 10-Year Vision. This is where individual transformation becomes collective movement, where "Your kingdom come, Your will be done" stops being just words and becomes reality. Don't miss what God is doing when His people unite in prayer. To find out more, check out the Weekly Guide in the Pathway app or .
Prayer Prompts
Prompt 1: What prayer requests do you have this week? (Leader invites open sharing of needs)
Prompt 2: Pray for each person's specific area where they're struggling to surrender their kingdom to God's kingdom. Ask God to give each person the courage and faith to trust His will, even when it's difficult or unclear.
Prompt 3: Pray together that as a group, you would genuinely seek God's kingdom first in all things—that your prayers, decisions, and lives would reflect "Your will be done, not mine." Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas where you've been living as consumers rather than kingdom-builders.
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