The Upside-Down Kingdom
Ever finish praying and still feel worried? You asked God for help—but instead of peace, you’re still tense, unsure, maybe even discouraged. If that’s ever been you, there’s a powerful truth in the final words of the Lord’s Prayer that can change how you walk away from your prayer time:
“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Matthew 6:13b
That’s not just a spiritual-sounding wrap-up. It’s not window dressing. It’s a weapon against fear. It’s how surrendered people end their prayers in faith.
Praise Isn’t Just a Nicety—It’s a Necessity
God doesn’t need your praise—but you do. He isn’t insecure or hungry for compliments. He’s perfect and complete. But when you praise Him, something changes in you. Your heart realigns with truth. Your trust deepens. You stop trying to be God in your own life.
Praise is how faith breathes. It isn’t the cherry on top of your prayer—it’s the anchor that keeps your heart from drifting into doubt.
So what should you praise Him for?
1. Praise His Rule
“Thine is the kingdom…”
We often think “kingdom” means castles and flags, but in Scripture it means rule—authority. When you praise God for His kingdom, you’re declaring: “God, You’re still in charge, even when it doesn’t look like it.”
There’s no denying that life often feels chaotic. Governments are broken. Families are divided. Emotions are a mess. Your future feels foggy. But praising God’s rule is saying, “Even when it feels like someone else is in charge—You’re not off the throne. You’re still ruling.”
Faith doesn’t deny the crazy—it just refuses to make the crazy king. When you say, “Thine is the kingdom,” you’re handing back the crown and saying, “You reign. I trust You.”
2. Praise His Power
“…and the power…”
Sometimes the question isn’t just, “Is God in charge?” It’s, “Can He even do anything about this?”
Can God heal what’s broken? Mend what’s torn? Change what’s stuck? Save who seems unreachable?
Yes. He can.
But here’s the catch—you may believe He can, but do you ever say it out loud? Try it. Literally say:
“God, I know You are able to handle this.”
“God, You can heal.”
“God, You can provide.”
“God, You can deliver.”
You’ll be surprised how your heart follows your mouth. Declaring God’s power out loud is one of the most effective ways to grow your faith.
3. Praise His Worth
“…and the glory…”
Here’s the gut-check: what happens to your praise when God doesn’t do what you ask?
You pray for healing—but the sickness remains.
You ask for restoration—but the relationship crumbles.
You pray for direction—but the silence is deafening.
Is God still worthy of your trust and praise?
Yes.
His worth doesn’t depend on results. He doesn’t need to “prove” His glory. He is glorious. You exist for Him—not the other way around.
Praise reminds your heart: “Even if nothing changes, God is still worth it. He’s still good. He’s still enough.”
That’s not fake religion. That’s real faith.
4. Praise His Permanence
“…forever. Amen.”
God’s rule, power, and glory don’t expire. They don’t come and go with your mood or circumstances. He’s not strong today and weak tomorrow. He’s not in charge when things go your way and gone when they don’t.
Forever means forever.
So don’t end your prayer scrambling to take control again. Don’t get up from your knees wondering if you said the right words or if anything’s going to change.
End with praise.
Praise that God is on the throne.
Praise that He has the power.
Praise that He’s worth it.
Praise that nothing can ever change who He is.
That’s how surrendered prayer ends—in confidence, not in anxiety.
This Article is a part of a series
The Upside-Down Kingdom
Bobby Bosler is director of Thee Generation and pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairmont, WV. He, his wife, Abi, and their four children traveled the country for 14 years in evangelism, reaching teens with the gospel and conducting revival meetings.
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