Everyday Lordship

This powerful exploration of the Lord's Prayer challenges us to move beyond mere recitation and into genuine transformation. The phrase 'Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done' isn't just words we memorize—it's a daily call to complete surrender. We discover that our greatest stress points—unexplainable pain, uncooperative people, and uncontrollable circumstances—all stem from our desperate attempts to maintain control. The sermon draws from Matthew 6:9-10 and Philippians 4:11-13 to reveal a profound truth: the only path to serenity is surrender. Like Paul in prison, we're invited to learn contentment as a spiritual discipline, not a natural response. The message reminds us that when we grip life like a wet bar of soap, squeezing harder only causes us to lose control. Instead, we're called to hold life with open palms, trusting that our loving heavenly Father knows our yesterday and our tomorrow. The Serenity Prayer beautifully captures this tension—accepting what we cannot change while finding courage to change what we can. This isn't about giving up; it's about giving over. When we stop fighting God for control, we discover that peace doesn't come from managing our circumstances but from surrendering to the One who holds them all.