Unless it is the Lord who protects the city,
the guard on duty is pointless.
1 TIMOTHY 2:1-3 (MSG)
The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God wants us to live.
THE ESSENCE
Pray that God would send us honest and competent leaders who will stabilize society in accordance with God's agenda.
DAILY FODDER
What characterizes a simple and humble society?
PRAYER
God, it's good to know that you're in charge. Our earthly rulers don't seem to have a clue and are hell-bent on tearing things apart so they can profit from the ruins. I confess my anxiety over the state of the world. I pray that you would care for all the people who are being hurt. Send us honest leaders who will excercise wisdom. We want to live simple and quiet lives that honor you. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
