Gungor - Little Kingdom Lyrics

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What do I have to offer
What do I have to give
A mind a body some things You gave me
It's not all that much
But it's all I've got

Let Your Kingdom come
Let Your Kingdom come
To my world
This little kingdom
Come and reign
Come and reign
Come and reign
Come and reign

All that I have I offer
All that I am I give
My mind my body the things You gave me
It's not all that much
But it's all I've got

Father Who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Let Your Kingdom come
Let Thy will be done
Let Your Kingdom come
Let Your will be done

For Thine is the Kingdom
And Thine is the power
Thine is the glory forever
For Thine is the Kingdom
And Thine is the power
This is the glory forever and ever
Amen

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Meaning & Inspiration

Gungor's "Little Kingdom," released on January 24, 2025, arrives as a profound spiritual meditation, guiding its listeners through a journey of profound humility, surrender, and ultimate devotion. The song’s essence lies in its candid exploration of what an individual truly possesses to offer the Divine, immediately shifting from a question of scarcity to an act of complete giving. It acknowledges the inherent limitation of our human existence – "What do I have to offer? What do I have to give? A mind, a body, some things You gave me" – before concluding with the raw, honest truth: "It's not all that much, but it's all I've got." This opening echoes the sentiment found in Mark 12:41-44, where Jesus observes the widow offering her meager two mites, declaring that she has given more than all the rich, for she gave "all she had to live on." The song beautifully captures this spirit, highlighting that God values not the quantity of our offering, but the totality of our surrender, acknowledging that even our very being is a gift from Him.

The core of "Little Kingdom" is an intimate, deeply personal plea, a reorientation of the grand prayer for God's dominion. When the lyrics declare, "Let Your Kingdom come, Let Your Kingdom come, To my world, This little kingdom, Come and reign," it transforms the universal petition from the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10) into a focused, individual invitation. This is not merely an aspiration for a global spiritual awakening, but a heartfelt cry for divine sovereignty to permeate one's own inner world, one's sphere of influence, and the entirety of one's personal life. The "little kingdom" is the human heart, the mind, the will – a domain we often attempt to govern ourselves. The repeated command "Come and reign" is an act of abdication, a conscious choice to yield control, recognizing that true peace and purpose are found when Christ is enthroned as King over every facet of our existence, as Paul encourages in Romans 12:1, to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."

The progression within the song reinforces this theme of total consecration. The initial questioning gives way to an unwavering declaration: "All that I have I offer, All that I am I give." This repetition solidifies the commitment, making it not a momentary impulse but a steadfast covenant. It moves beyond mere material offering to an offering of self – mind, body, and spirit – acknowledging that these are gifts first bestowed by God. This mirrors King David's prayer in 1 Chronicles 29:14, where he humbly recognizes, "For everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand." This profound understanding that we can only give back what was first given to us fuels a posture of gratitude and humility, deepening the act of surrender rather than diminishing it.

As "Little Kingdom" approaches its bridge, it moves from personal offering to a direct invocation of the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the ancient wisdom and power of this foundational Christian supplication. "Father Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name, Let Your Kingdom come, Let Thy will be done." This section anchors the individual plea within the broader Christian tradition, connecting the personal aspiration for divine rule to the universal truth of God's holy name and sovereign will. Hallowing God's name means recognizing His ultimate holiness and worthiness, placing Him above all else. Praying for His will to be done, as Jesus demonstrated in Gethsemane (Luke 22:42), is the pinnacle of submission and trust, even when that will is difficult or beyond human comprehension. It signifies a desire for complete alignment with God’s perfect plan, not just for the world, but for the very core of one's own "little kingdom."

The song culminates in a powerful doxology, directly quoting and expanding upon the traditional ending of the Lord's Prayer: "For Thine is the Kingdom, And Thine is the power, Thine is the glory forever." This triumphant affirmation shifts the focus from human inadequacy to divine supremacy. It is a declaration of unwavering faith in God's eternal reign, His omnipotent strength, and His ultimate renown. The added "forever and ever, Amen" underscores the everlasting nature of God's dominion, providing a majestic conclusion that elevates the entire message. This echo of scripture, particularly from passages like Revelation 4:11 ("Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created") and 1 Timothy 1:17 ("To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen"), serves as a potent reminder that all power, all authority, and all praise belong solely to Him. "Little Kingdom" is therefore more than just a song; it is an act of worship, a theological declaration, and an inspiring call for believers to consistently and completely yield their lives to the King of Kings, allowing His glorious reign to transform their every breath.

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