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Friday, November 7, 2014

PRAY

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”  1 Timothy 2:1-2
         The Apostle Paul is writing this letter to his “child in the faith” (1Timothy 1:2, 18; 2Timothy 1:2; 2:1 and Philippians 2:22) Timothy, for the purpose of encouraging him to preserve the faith. He also urges him to instruct others how to live the Christian life and directs him to combat all heresies that arise in opposition to the gospel. 
Paul gives prayer four descriptive elements: requests, which ask something specific of God; prayers, which are general talk with God; intercessions, which are an individual seeking something from God on the behalf of another and thanksgiving, which is simply adoration, praise and thanks given to God.
Paul also mentions for Timothy to pray for government leaders so that he may live a peaceful, quiet life.  I must confess I don’t do that very often, but seeing as God is all-powerful and in control of all things it would be a very good idea to pray that God would influence the hearts and minds of those leading our country. 
Some leaders may be believers, others perhaps not, but God knows the hearts of men (Jeremiah 17:10; Luke 16:15 and 1 Corinthians 2:11).  If anyone can change the course of a nation God can.  I know our pastor includes the president, congress and all the state and local leaders in his prayer on Sunday mornings.  It would be a good habit to get into.  Pray for those who make laws and mold our society.  While it’s true that the world is a decaying mess, we can make an appreciable difference if we start by praying for our country and its leaders.
In the end God’s will shall prevail over any and all opposition.  As Christians, we know without question that we shall live with the Lord for all eternity if we do not turn away from the faith that has brought us where we stand today.  Make your requests, talk with God, pray for all others and thank Him in advance for all He will do in response to those petitions.  It’s a very good idea to thank Him simply for who He is as well.  Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!