1 Timothy 2:1-4
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."
God desires that all should come to know Him. A quiet and peaceable life in godliness and honesty is good, acceptable and the best way to bring all to the knowledge of the truth. Therefore, because of these stated reasons, pray for your leaders, those in authority.
The Bible tells us when the righteous are in authority the people rejoice (peace) but when the wicked rule the people mourn (no peace). It follows that praying for our leaders, praying for righteous leaders, will bring peace, and peace allows us to share the Gospel with the world.
Now, this peace Paul is talking about does not depend on outward circumstances, it is that inner peace that passes all understanding that comes from the presence of God in our lives. Whether times are peaceful or full of tribulation, a believer trusting in Christ will not be moved.
Pray for your leaders, so that we can live quiet and peaceable lives, so we can share the Gospel.
Have I prayed for my leaders today and those that are running to be my leaders?
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