This article considers the second petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Your kingdom come."

This is the second article in a seven part series on the Lord's Prayer. When we pray for God's kingdom to come (the second petition), we are expressing the desire to see God ruling the lives of men. We are also praying for the fullness of the kingdom that will come with Christ's return.

What does it mean for us to pray for the kingdom of God to come? We pray that sin be eradicated, Satan destroyed, and Christ glory to cover the earth. This is the essence of praying, Your kingdom come.

This article unfolds the meaning of the second petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Your kingdom come." It reflects on both the "already" and "not yet" aspects of God's kingdom.

This article offers concrete suggestions for praying through the first three petitions of the Lord's Prayer.