Day 31: Forever. Amen
Jesus concludes the model prayer for His disciples with, “For Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” I love the depth, the beauty, the simplicity, and the utmost reverence and surrender that is found in these words. Specifically, the last two words of this prayer are a mysterious reminder of how prayer is not just temporal words and actions, but an eternal dialogue leading to eternal activity.
It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day grind of waking up, getting to work, working, getting home, making sure food is made, kids are where they need to be, sleeping, and repeating. It is very difficult to remain present in the midst of full days and packed schedules. It is hard to stay engaged when we see hundreds of people each day who are all expecting and needing something from us.
But I believe the Lord gives us a lens to reveal a greater vision and perspective in our lives. Jesus ends the Lord’s Prayer with “Forever. Amen” and in doing so, I believe He is revealing to us that we are not just called to be caught up in time. We are not supposed to just be focused on God for one day a week, or for one prayer before meals, or during a meeting with a pastor. I believe when we truly pray in the manner our Lord encourages us to, we are revealing that Jesus’ blood has bought more than Sunday, and in fact, it has bought every part of our lives.
When we pray “Forever. Amen” we are agreeing that God came for all of our lives and we are giving all of our lives to Him to have. We are proclaiming that every bit of glory, fame, power, humility, brokenness, pain, victory, etc. is all for Him, and that He is worthy of all of us, and so much more. We are shifting our eyes from the stagnant cycle of the temporal to the enriching future of eternity and the activity of the Eternal King, who is calling His children to be with Him, forever. So today, and always, let us pray as our Lord has called us to. Let us agree with who God was, is, and will always be. Let us say “YES” to what God has done, is doing, and will do. And let us align ourselves with His eternity. Let us pray this from His lens of eternity. Let us speak out, “Forever. Amen.”
Action: Today, I simply encourage you to sit in silence. Don’t try to clear your mind. Allow the things that are stressing you out, making you anxious, fearful, or doubtful come to mind. As each topic or issue surfaces, speak out: Eternal God, align me with eternity. I believe that the Lord wants to give you greater perspective and insight in this time. Open your heart, beloved, He is speaking.
