Sermon: The Kingdom Blueprint Scripture Text: Matthew 6:7–15 Thematic Commentary: The Integrated Life "Welcome to the Inight Podcast. As we open this series, we have to clear the air about the words of Jesus. Many people approach the Beatitudes or the Sermon on the Mount looking for 'therapy'—a quick dose of spiritual medicine to soothe their anxiety or make them feel 'blessed' in a worldly sense. But let’s be clear: Jesus is not your therapist; He is your King. The Beatitudes are not a psychological exercise for quick healing; they are a mandatory guide to lead us into the specific type of behavior and character God demands of His citizens. They aren't meant to make you feel comfortable in your current state; they are meant to transform your behavior so you can navigate the world—and the technologies of 2026—with a Kingdom mind. The "Kingdom Blueprint" is the bridge between the Kryptos (the hidden, inner reality) and the Phaneros (the visible, outer world). We often approach prayer as a shopping list, but Jesus designed it as a realignment tool. When we pray this blueprint, we aren't asking God to join our agenda; we are submitting our lives to be the construction site for His glory. By moving from the "Hallowed Name" to "Daily Bread" and finally to "Deliverance," we are building a "Cathedral of the Soul" that can withstand any earthly storm. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 1. The Grand Illustration: The Cathedral of the Soul Imagine you are building a great cathedral in the secret place of your heart. Most of us spend our lives building Phaneros shacks—flimsy structures built for the world to see, made of hay and stubble. But the Lord’s Prayer is the Blueprint for a Cathedral. We need an intentional worship space within ourselves. This is why the Prayer Shawl was so significant; it allowed a person to use their own body as a tent—a mobile temple for God. King David understood this. He didn't just want to build a stone building; he wanted to build a house for God that would last forever. David knew how to meditate in a way where the body becomes a bridge, allowing our spirits to transcend to the heavens, bringing a total reliance on God’s Presence. When you follow this blueprint, your life becomes a cathedral where God is always "at home."

Closing & Call to Action Benediction: "May the Architect of the Universe align your heart with His Blueprint today. May His Name be your foundation, His Will be your walls, and His Grace be the very air you breathe. Go now, and build something eternal in the secret place." Call to Action: This week, I challenge you to pray the Lord’s Prayer not as a poem, but as a checklist for your soul. Take one of the five sections we discussed and dwell on it for an entire day. Interaction: I want to hear how this "Realignment" is working for you. Join the conversation on our Facebook Page. Tell us: Which part of the Blueprint is the hardest for you to build right now? Let’s support one another in the comments as we build our cathedrals together.