This is a Bible verse I have found to be so important these days. It seems that in almost every circumstance or function I am at, I can tell this verse to those around me.
1 Timothy 2:1-2, “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.”
I heard this at a Bible study in the Youth Group at church. We need to pray for those in leadership positions and in authority, like our president, even though we don’t feel like it. But it is for the very reason that we do not want to pray for that guy in the White House, that we should being praying for him. I vividly recall the number of hands that were raise in response to this question asked in the study: “How many of you pray daily for our president?” I remember that number because there were no hands raised.
How about you? Would you have been one of those hands that remained under the table?
The Bible study leader emphasized the reason why it is important to pray for those in authority: “…that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
An example was: the Roman Emperor Constantine. He opened up for Christians to have religious freedom without being persecuted for their beliefs.
What a great thing. Just keep this verse in mind. Remember to pray for the current U.S. President and everyone in leadership. Pray for their salvations.
Please.
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