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. 1 Timothy 2:1-3
Watching “Gran Torino” gave us an unsteady feeling about
gangs. The papers and other media sources show gangs in near cities and around
our country. We regularly thank God for the safety we feel here in Lincoln.
Praying for our friends, other people we know, and for
specified prayer requests come easily for us because we know that God can do
all things. We have even learned to accept “No” for an answer; but have had
many prayers answered. My neighborhood Bible Study has lists of answered
prayer.
Because of turmoil and divisiveness in our country, we pray
often for our government leaders to make wise choices. However, this verse
reminds us we need to pray for other governments too. I have prayed for other
nations’ people to have food, clothing and shelter; but I don’t regularly pray
for other countries' rulers to rule well. Let’s do it.
Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, please intervene in the countries
where rulers are hurting their people with their desire for power. We give
these rulers over to you and know you will judge them with your great wisdom.
Please remove those who will not lead with your guidance and put your qualified
rulers in their place for the good of their people. Amen.
Sandra Hilsabeck
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