We have seen the debt-ceiling, the Federal budget itself, and Obama-care kicked around like the proverbial hot-potato. Each side is blaming the other side for stone-walling any solution to compromise.
It does not take a rocket scientist to postulate two major observations:
- There is definitely a problem
- There does not appear to be a solution
One of our major responsibilities both as Christians and as citizens is to pray for our government. We are to pray for those in authority.
"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... (1 Timothy 2:1)
So, how or what should we pray? Why should we pray? Let's address the why first and then look at the how or the what.
Why Should We Pray?
- In order to live a quiet and peaceful life
- In order to live a life characterized by godliness
- In order to freely share the gospel
- In order to use their God-given authority wisely
- In order to terrorize the bad and reward the good
What Should We Pray?
- That they may be drawn to Christ
- That we would be thankful for God's wisdom and provision of government and government officials
- That we would trust God as He works out His will through governments and government officials
- That the glory of God would be revealed
- That God would use government to pull down strongholds of darkness
- That God would raise up intercessors for our nation
- That God would deliver us from government's destruction
- That God would soften the heart, grant repentance, and through His Holy Spirit give eternal life
Most thought provoking Gregg
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
good post brother
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