1 Timothy 2:1-2—First of all, then, I urge that
supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,
for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
We have just turned the page on the 2014 elections, but the
negative press does not seem to be waning.
It always saddens me to see people who appear so incredibly consumed
with winning or being right, regardless of their political ideologies. The Bible instructs us to pray for our
leaders, yet the worldly response is to criticize and blame. Our challenge as Christians is to follow
God’s instructions and pray for all of our leaders, especially those we might
not have chosen ourselves. Our leaders
have very difficult jobs, and their choices are never easy. On top of that, they are faced with all sorts
of temptations—temptations that you and I, hopefully, will never have to
face. They are vulnerable. Yes, for the most part they have each chosen
to be involved in the political game.
But that doesn’t mean we stop praying for them. Now, more than ever, our country needs to
feel the unifying power of the Holy Spirit binding it together.
Today as you pray and meditate on His Word, write out a list
of all our political leaders, including those at the federal, state, and local
level. If you don’t know their names,
please look them up so you can be specific in your prayers. Thank God for our democratic process and for
providing us with leaders for our country.
Pray for each of these leaders by name that they would be filled with
wisdom, humility, dignity, and restraint so that they may each make the best
decisions possible for this country, our state, and our city. Rejoice in God our Father who is the One that
is always in control.
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