1. ”I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.“ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 NLT
A few Sundays back, I recall my pastor talking about
how we should be thankful our leaders haven’t plunged us into war because of
their decision-making. It made me reflect on the numerous times we were asked
to pray for our leaders and I was reluctant to do so. Especially the political leaders,
considering the endemic corruption in our society.
Fast forward to a few weeks later, while reading one
of the verses for the RCCG 50-day fast, I found the answer in Verse 2 and it was
quite the revelation for me. So the charge going into this new week is “simple”:
wherever you are, pray for your leaders. Why? That you may live a peaceful and
quiet life. This prayer is not just restricted to political leaders but
those in positions of leadership in other spheres of life. If you are looking for a guide on what to pray about for your leader, why not try the prayer points from Day 10 of RCCG's 50-day fast?
P.S. A lot of churches are currently conducting a fast, if you can, I urge you to partake in it. I attend RCCG and we’re in the middle of a 50-day fast. You can access the prayer points here.
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