For Mine Is the Kingdom? (Jan. 17 Lesson Application)
This “Application” column goes with the ________ Remember the part of the Lord’s Prayer that says, “Thine is the kingdom”? It’s tempting to say “mine” instead of “Thine.” Every day I have to choose between the kingdom of God and the chaos of self. Every day I need to ask, Am I in charge, or is God? Often I find myself trying to run my own little kingdom—the “kingdom of Dave.” I know that sounds ridiculous, but it won’t sound any better if you substitute your own name in the phrase. If I don’t guard against it, the kingdom of Dave will dominate my life. When itâ...