Pray earnestly for the fulfillment of God's promise, all who love the Lord. Praying becomes natural when we anchor our desires in God's own promises. How could He who gave His word fail to keep it? God's truth cannot falter, and His faithfulness will never slip.

God has promised to bless His Son, and He is bound by His covenant. What the Spirit leads us to seek for Jesus is precisely what God has planned to give Him. When you pray for Christ's kingdom, look forward to that blessed day when the Crucified is crowned where He was once rejected. Take heart, those who labor for Christ with little visible result. Better days are ahead.

Though you can't see the future glory, use the telescope of faith. Clear your doubts and witness the glory to come. Do you make this your constant prayer? Remember, the same Christ who taught us to say, "Give us this day our daily bread," also taught, "Hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Don't let your prayers focus only on your own struggles. Let them ascend to Christ. As you draw near to the mercy-seat, keep asking, "Lord, extend the kingdom of Your dear Son." Such a heartfelt prayer will uplift all your devotions. Show the sincerity of your prayer by working to promote the Lord's glory.