A Call to Pray

1 Timothy 2:1-4 (ESV)
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [2]for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. [3]This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, [4]who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

I believe this portion is very important to Americans right now. Some are pleased with our new president and some are not. I seem to receive an email every day, and many times from well-meaning Christians, that in one way or another slam our president. As Christians we forget WHO really is in power and shout “end times!!!” The barometer of the “end times” may not be the type of leader our country has, but our lack of prayer for the leader. Remember, the church does become lazy in the end times. Just food for thought.

We are not to murmur and complain about our leader, but to lift him up in prayer. Who knows, if we spend more time praying for him than sticking daggers in his back and slandering his name God just may bless our prayers and soften our hearts and those who have authority over us in this present world.