The Kingdom Paradigm, Part Two

In my last blog, we defined what a paradigm is and the importance of recognizing the paradigm through which we see the world. We explored how people often live from governmental, religious, or church paradigms, and we introduced the Kingdom paradigm — God’s original and eternal system for humanity. In this blog, we’ll dig deeper into the power of paradigms and how they shape the outcomes of our lives.

A paradigm is more than just an idea. It becomes the unseen force that dictates how we think, how we act, and ultimately, how we live. Whatever dominates our thoughts, our actions, and our desires — that is the paradigm we have chosen, whether consciously or not.

Many of us unknowingly allow other forces to define our worldview: our bodies, our intellect, our pursuit of power, wealth, recognition, acceptance, or pleasure. These dynamics are strong, alluring, and often temporary. They may provide immediate gratification, but they rarely deliver lasting fulfillment or purpose.

There is a powerful truth found in the image of a canvas in our minds, where we paint the picture of our faith. That image — our internal worldview — becomes the very thing we pursue and most often experience in life. What we paint on that canvas matters. It shapes the outcomes of our decisions and the direction of our lives.

But here’s the challenge: most of the paradigms we’re painting are confined to the temporary — to time and earth. We were not made for time alone. Our presence here is temporary. The paradigm we develop in time will influence our experience in the forever hereafter.

That’s why the Kingdom paradigm matters so deeply. It is eternal. It transcends time and has power over every other system and structure. It is the only paradigm that fits who we were created to be — and the only one that leads to true purpose, lasting peace, and eternal alignment with God’s design.

Stay tuned for Part 3 in this series next week.