I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1,2)
In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him. (Proverbs 21:1)
Thoughts: It is important to pray beyond ourselves and those with whom we rub elbows. There are decisions that others make that effect us in denomination, affiliation and in our community, state, and nation. However, we are not helpless in such decisions. The Lord is King of kings. He is the director of events, the Lord of all history and the molder and architect of life.
So let us make a list of those we should pray for- our mayor, our town/county council, our school district, our state congressional leaders, our national congressional leaders, those in the courts (especially the state supreme, federal appellate, and the supreme courts), the president and cabinet.
Prayer: Lord, give me grace to pray for those who govern that they would govern well and listen to you, the greatest governor of all. We pray for church decisions that are beyond our control as well, O Lord. Help your Church to be holy and follow you with peace, unity and purity.
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