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The order of our
prayers
January
24, 2010 |
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"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."
First Timothy 2:1-4
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While
politics increasingly draws more attention in our
media, and our churches, we would be wise as
Christians to remember the importance the Apostle Paul
placed on praying for all men, starting with those in
authority over us. With pressures and expectations
coming from every direction upon those we elect to
make decisions that will affect all our lives, we are
exhorted to pray for them and rightly so. If we wish
to lead quiet, unencumbered, stable, godly, and
peaceful lives, supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and giving of thanks, for our elected and
unelected officials, is not an option. It is a
necessity. It is right in the eyes of God,
contributes to knowing truth, including the truth
about Christ and what He has done for us all.
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Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy
Name. I come before you in contrition and humility and
confess that I have failed to pray for our leaders
as I ought, and thus, ignore and violate your Word.
Convict me along with my brethren for our negligence
and indifference to what Your servant implored us to
do. Teach us that our well being and the well being
of our children, our neighbors, and our nation, depend
upon our prayers and the humility to which they lead,
in both us, and those for whom we pray, intercede on
behalf of, and for whom we give thanks. We implore
You to speak to the hearts and minds of those who
serve us. Bring to their minds by whatever means You
can the wisdom they need to make right decisions.
Protect them from the lies of the devil. Reveal truth
to them, and grant them courage to do what You have
revealed to them is right and true. Protect them from
the deceptions of the evil one, and the temptations of
the flesh. Draw them to your self as they carry the
burden of service. And may Thy people be a godly
witness, respectful of their authority, honest,
patient, and kind. We pray this in Christ's Name, and
for His sake. Amen.
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