1 Timothy 2:2
(pray) For kings and all those in authority -- so that we may live tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
(pray) For kings and all those in authority -- so that we may live tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
Proverbs 21:1
The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of The LORD; He turns it wherever He will.
Though we may not see the end results of our prayers for those in authority over us, we are still to maintain obedience to The Word of God regarding praying for them.
But how should we pray for them? For their destruction? No. For their downfall? No. We should first and foremost pray for their salvation. For it is God's will that none should perish, including the people who govern our nations, our cities and our churches.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of The LORD; He turns it wherever He will.
Though we may not see the end results of our prayers for those in authority over us, we are still to maintain obedience to The Word of God regarding praying for them.
But how should we pray for them? For their destruction? No. For their downfall? No. We should first and foremost pray for their salvation. For it is God's will that none should perish, including the people who govern our nations, our cities and our churches.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
Secondly, we should pray for their holiness journey, which they will walk with us after they receive salvation from The Lord. As we encourage each other in The Lord, let us pray that our authorities also receive spiritual encouragement from the family of God wherever they are in government.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-15
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in The Lord and give you instruction.
In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
Thirdly, and lastly, let us pray for the families of those who rule over us. Sadly, we are keenly aware in our own homes that just because the parents love The Lord does not mean our children will. It is the nature of sin to divide, and this happens in families as well as nations.
So we pray for the families of the kings, presidents, senators, representatives, governors, mayors, town council; bishops, deacons, pastors, teachers, evangelists, helpers. We pray for their spouses, their children, their parents, their siblings, their grandchildren and so on and so forth.
As we pray together, let us remember to pray for ourselves, as well, that we may be united in Truth and The Spirit, equally yoked in the bonds of the Love of God. Let us pursue a righteous and holy life in obeisance to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
