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 in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty – 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Inasmuch as we’re commanded not to love the world and the things of this world, we’re also commanded to pray for the people of this world. Inasmuch as the world hates us and persecutes us, we’re commanded to love our enemies and to pray for those who despitefully use us and persecute us.

We must pray for presidents, prime ministers, parliamentarians and all people in positions of authority. The reason for this is that their political decisions have a direct impact on our spiritual lives. Satan attacks political leaders and uses them to bring about his reign of terror on planet earth. He uses them to bring about evil laws that oppress society and persecute the church and undermine the righteousness of God.

When we pray, God answers our prayers so that we may lead quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty. He restrains political leaders and ensures His will is done instead. Where there was meant to be ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity and genocide, God brings about a change of heart. He averts disaster, political leaders become reasonable, they enact and enforce reasonable laws. If there has ever been a time to pray for our political leaders, it’s now.

PRAYER

Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray that you influence our political leaders to do your righteousness. I pray that they may not be lawless that the church may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Amen.