Thy Kingdom Come by B J Bassett #Devotional

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 RSV

My friend suffered from cancer. She received all the medical help available to her, including

surgery and chemotherapy. She even went into remission for ten years. Then cancer returned

with a vengeance. Everyone prayed—friends, family, church family, co-workers, and even

strangers—asking God to heal her. We prayed day after day, week after week, and year after

year. Ultimately we sought God’s will. Knowing there is no sickness in heaven, we prayed, “Thy

Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

My friend lives in heaven now, yet those still on earth can experience God’s kingdom

here while we wait for our eternal homecoming.

How do we experience God’s kingdom on earth? The way we live shows whether we are

living in His kingdom. His kingdom in our lives impacts those around us.

Are you experiencing God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven?

Father, Your Word is so clear that we can enjoy heaven on earth. Until you call me home, I seek

Your kingdom on earth. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Reprinted from

The King’s Daughters

B J Bassett

B. J. Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher and speaker. Her books include a contemporary novel, Gillian’s Heart; a historical novel Lily; Sweet Charity; A Touch of Grace—The G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Story; and coauthor of a children’s devotional My Time with God, Focus on the Family, Heritage Builders, with over 55,000 copies sold.

 

As a contributing writer, publications consist of Writer’s Handbook 2000, The Writer, and The Focus on the Family Guide to Growing a Healthy Home, Wolgemuth& Hyatt, Publishers, Inc.—consistently on Bookstore Journal’s Best-selling Christian Books List from November 1990 - February 1991, and voted the 10 Best Books for 1990 by Today’s Christian Woman.

 

Magazines, devotional booklets, curriculum and newspaper publishers include Focus on the Family, Woman’s World, The Quiet Hour, Pathways to God, Devotions, Harcourt Brace, WordAction, Gospel Publishing and Times Standard (newspaper).

 

She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR and at writer’s conferences. As a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries, she tells her story of rejection and acceptance, not only in life, but as a writer as well. She also offers book talks, including discussion questions and shares the journey -- from the seed of an idea to a published book.

 

Memberships: ACFW and Oregon Christian Writers (OCW).

 

She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, munching warm scones oozing with butter and strawberry jam and sipping earl grey tea.