1 Timothy 2:1-5

Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Praying for our leaders is a directive from the Word. We need to pray for those who are in authority over us. It doesn’t matter what our party affiliation is or if we agree with the politics of the person, we still need to pray for them. In fact, it isn’t just about what our authorities will gain or lose if we pray, God assures us that there’s something in it for us as well. When we pray for our authorities, we reap a life of peace, godliness, and reverence. God approves of our prayers and He loves thanksgiving in all men. Let’s be a united body of believer and pray for our president. Let’s pray that he’ll have a close and intimate walk with God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. And let’s pray that he’ll make Godly decisions, that he would be open to Godly council, and that the enemy would have no influence over him.

We also need to be praying for each other. We need the church to be a real, living body of believers. We know that God wants us to touch the world as Jesus did and through Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we can. But, as the scripture says, first comes supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks. As we live out this directive, let’s rejoice in the Lord and know that God loves answering prayers that are in accordance with His heart. Let’s pray for the nation, pray for the church, and believe for a great and powerful release of God’s abiding and transforming presence.