How do we know that prayer for God's kingdom is important?

The prayer 'Thy kingdom come' holds profound significance within Christian theology. It serves as an entreaty for God's reign—both in our hearts and in the wider world. This prayer emphasizes the need for God's kingdom to come to us rather than our attempt to ascend to it. As we pray, we express our longing for Christ to exert His sovereign authority, countering the darkness of Satan's domain (John 12:31). Furthermore, this prayer not only seeks the establishment of God's kingdom in our lives, growing within us (Luke 17:21), but also anticipates the ultimate return of Christ. It serves as an acknowledgment that we are dependent on God's grace to bring about His righteousness. In seeking the kingdom, we also affirm that our personal transformation is under His sovereign influence, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 4:20, where the kingdom is noted to be not merely in word but in power.