‘Thy will be done, on earth as in heaven’ is a prayer for God’s Kingdom to be experienced on earth. It expresses both a longing for and submission to God’s overarching plan. It cries out for that plan to unfold for us to know His love and share it with those who have yet to hear the gospel. This petition calls us to live Christ-like lives in our daily living and to continue Jesus’ mission of spreading the good news.

Growing up in a Baptist church in Nagaland, a small state in the North-East of India, I was keenly aware of belonging to a minority faith in a country where Christians make up about 2.3% of the population. The vision of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, encapsulated in the slogan ‘Nagaland for Christ,’ birthed in me a profound desire to know Christ deeply and share His love with others. My great-grandparents were animists, worshipping nature, but Christian missionaries brought the gospel to my people, introducing us to the love of Christ and transforming our lives. Today, Nagaland stands as a Christian-majority state, a testament to their prayers and faithful mission.

‘Thy will be done, on earth as in heaven’ echoes this calling to share and live out the love of Christ, just as my ancestors and many others across India once received the gospel. As I remain profoundly grateful for the missionaries’ prayers and work among my people and beyond, may I encourage us to continue to pray and actively share the gospel with all, so that the message of Christ brings hope and redemption to lives across the world.

Pray for Five:

Please pray for your five people today, that they may find faith in Christ for themselves and then share that faith with others.