1 Timothy 2:2-4, 8
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. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants
all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray,
lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
Many year ago, in the back of a Bible I had been given, was an outline
of sorts as to how to arrange prayers so that the many areas of our lives and
the many requests are organized and can be touched on consistently. Another of my lists that I find useful in
life, an update is now needed.
Thursdays for me is the day I focus on the United States of America and
its leaders and their families, the list will be edited to now include Donald
and Melania Trump, Mike and Karen Pence and their families. As I pray for the Obama and Biden families to
transition to their new posts in life, I will pray the same for the Trump and
Pence families and forward for the next 4 years.
Year ago I heard a pastor suggest these prayers for our leaders: that they know Christ and accept Him as
Savior, that they do the work, that has been assigned to them by God, with kindness, compassion, integrity and
generosity.
And so it begins:
Dear Lord this morning I lift up to you the Obama, Biden, Trump and
Pence families, in particular Barak, Joe, Donald and Mike, Lord I am confident
that You indeed know what You are doing (Jer. 29:11 MSG), these men are in Your
hands, I respect Your judgment and pray that first You fill them each with the
Holy Spirit and that it is You, Your wisdom, discernment, power and desires
that lead them as they lead the United States of America. I pray for citizens
that we also, seek and heed Your wisdom and discernment in our daily lives, over
all LORD, your will be done, I pray and ask in Jesus’ name, amen.
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