Welcome to a time of quiet reflection and worship. This original modern hymn, "The Kingdom of God is Like This," was written with the assistance of AI tools to bring powerful biblical truths into a meditative musical format. Rooted deeply in the parables of Jesus, the song explores the quiet, mysterious, and unstoppable expansion of the Kingdom of God in our hearts and in the world.
Scriptural Inspirations
The Growing Seed & The Mustard Seed: Mark 4:26–29 & Matthew 13:31–32
The Yeast in the Flour: Matthew 13:33
The Hidden Treasure & Pearl of Great Price: Matthew 13:44–46
The Casting Net: Matthew 13:47–48
The Kingdom of God is Like This (lyrics)
[Verse 1]
The Kingdom of God is like a tiny seed,
Sown upon the earth in simple deed.
Night and day it quietly grows,
How, the sower never knows.
First the blade, then full ripe grain—
God alone brings forth the gain.
[Chorus]
Oh, the Kingdom of God is like a growing seed,
Hidden in the earth, yet bearing fruit indeed.
From the smallest start to branches spreading wide,
Where the birds of heaven safely come and hide.
Though our eyes can't see the work begun,
God is growing His Kingdom till His will is done.
[Verse 2]
The Kingdom of God is like the yeast in bread,
Hidden in the flour till the whole is fed.
Silent is its work, yet strong its power,
Changing all within from hour to hour.
Little things become God's mighty plan—
He transforms the world and heart of man.
[Chorus]
Oh, the Kingdom of God is like a growing seed,
Hidden in the earth, yet bearing fruit indeed.
From the smallest start to branches spreading wide,
Where the birds of heaven safely come and hide.
Though our eyes can't see the work begun,
God is growing His Kingdom till His will is done.
[Bridge]
The Kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure found,
Or one great pearl of everlasting worth renowned.
Gladly all is given, joyfully we part
With every lesser thing to gain His heart.
Nothing in this world can e'er compare
With all the riches waiting for us there.
[Verse 3]
The Kingdom of God is like a casting net,
Gathering every soul that it has met.
When the harvest comes, the King will reign;
Justice and mercy shine through every name.
Last and first are welcomed by His grace—
Every humble heart will find its place.
[Outro]
The Kingdom comes like seed beneath the sod,
Quietly unfolding by the hand of God.
Hidden now, yet one day every eye shall see
The fullness of His glorious victory.
So let the seed take root and grow—
His Kingdom comes...
His Kingdom grows...
Forevermore.
Attribution notice: Written & Produced by Len Lacroix, Copyright 2026, all rights reserved. This song was composed and produced based on the Scriptures, with the assistance of artificial intelligence, blending technology with traditional worship themes. Special thanks for my wife and children for their feedback and help along the way.
Author's note: I also recommend Testimonies of Len and Denis Lacroix, The Truth Set Me Free!, Interview with Brother Danny Hahlbohm, Interview with Brother Michael Thomas Sambo, Interview with Brother Andrew Stenhouse, and Interview with Brother Dennis L. Nederveen. You may access my complete blog directory at "Writing for the Master." Now I'd like to ask a very important question.
Do You Want to Know Him?
If you want to know Jesus personally, you can. It all begins when you repent and believe in Jesus. Do you know what God's Word, the Bible says?
“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” (Mar 1:14b-15). He preached that we must repent and believe.
Please see my explanation of this in my post called "Do You Want to Know Jesus?"
Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International. He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.
Do You Want to Know Him?
If you want to know Jesus personally, you can. It all begins when you repent and believe in Jesus. Do you know what God's Word, the Bible says?
“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” (Mar 1:14b-15). He preached that we must repent and believe.
Please see my explanation of this in my post called "Do You Want to Know Jesus?"
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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International. He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.
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