Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

This is the prayer's most audacious request. I am asking for God's reign, God's authority to be experienced in my place.

I am asking for God's will - intention - purpose to be achieved for me and us.

God has given me freedom of choice and will. I am -- by God's intent -- beyond God's authority. But I offer and ask that this freedom be received and replaced by the reign of God.

I am asking that God's intent for me and us be fulfilled now.

But is this truly my intent? Is this my honest and wholehearted desire? Or are these merely words I repeat by rote?