1 Timothy 2:1-2
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.
As Christians we're not asked to join the majority of people in complaining about everything in our countries, church, jobs, social groups etc. Instead we're enjoined to solve problems and answer questions.
We live in a world that's governed by spiritual forces unobserved by our physical senses. These forces (both good and bad) are constantly contesting for influence and the "seat of power" so as to direct the aeons, lifestyles or destinies of the people.
As a result, no matter how "good", qualified, or skilled a leader may be, he/she just might get overwhelmed with the responsibility placed on them if the force of good is not winning out against the negative forces.
Who's gonna help in advancing these forces of good? Us Christians! According to the Bible we're the "good" guys, we're king-priests and judges! When we pray and intercede for our country and businesses in Jesus name, God's grace is extended in the direction we command.
The devil knows that God has incorporated the whole world into His salvation plan through the works of Jesus and he's hell bent on causing gross darkness in the worlds of men. But we won't let him win in our worlds, we are the effervescent lights of our worlds.
This is why the apostle Paul asks us to pray for political leaders and all those who occupy other seats of authority like the church leaders, business leaders, media, sports, entertainment leaders etc. All these are seats of authority and massive influence where God has key interests and seeks to steer in His path of righteousness. This is why we pray. Things may not be going as good as we want at the moment but they'll keep going south if we don't work and pray!
Make it an act of duty to pray often (say once every week for a start) for your country, workplace, city etc that God's righteous cause prevails therein. And as you pray, God will share with you ideas and actions you can take (from whatever level you're at) to begin solving the problems you intend to address. That's how come this blog got started as well 😉.
Let's pray baby, pray!
Avec amour,
Pastor Lams 😎
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.
As Christians we're not asked to join the majority of people in complaining about everything in our countries, church, jobs, social groups etc. Instead we're enjoined to solve problems and answer questions.
We live in a world that's governed by spiritual forces unobserved by our physical senses. These forces (both good and bad) are constantly contesting for influence and the "seat of power" so as to direct the aeons, lifestyles or destinies of the people.
As a result, no matter how "good", qualified, or skilled a leader may be, he/she just might get overwhelmed with the responsibility placed on them if the force of good is not winning out against the negative forces.
Who's gonna help in advancing these forces of good? Us Christians! According to the Bible we're the "good" guys, we're king-priests and judges! When we pray and intercede for our country and businesses in Jesus name, God's grace is extended in the direction we command.
The devil knows that God has incorporated the whole world into His salvation plan through the works of Jesus and he's hell bent on causing gross darkness in the worlds of men. But we won't let him win in our worlds, we are the effervescent lights of our worlds.
This is why the apostle Paul asks us to pray for political leaders and all those who occupy other seats of authority like the church leaders, business leaders, media, sports, entertainment leaders etc. All these are seats of authority and massive influence where God has key interests and seeks to steer in His path of righteousness. This is why we pray. Things may not be going as good as we want at the moment but they'll keep going south if we don't work and pray!
Make it an act of duty to pray often (say once every week for a start) for your country, workplace, city etc that God's righteous cause prevails therein. And as you pray, God will share with you ideas and actions you can take (from whatever level you're at) to begin solving the problems you intend to address. That's how come this blog got started as well 😉.
Let's pray baby, pray!
Avec amour,
Pastor Lams 😎
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