Urged

DEVOTION
1 TIMOTHY
URGED
1 Tim 2:1-2
2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
NIV
Praying for those who are in the midst of destroying the very fabric of my beloved country is not so easy, yet it is not an option to ignore this urging. I suppose that even though I absolutely disagree with how and what certain people who are in authority are doing I still can pray for their soul. It is no question they are in desperate need of a relationship with my Lord and Savior which would certainly change the course of their lives. It is certainly apparent by their actions they are driving by humanistic or demonic motivations and are doomed to destruction for all eternity. This is unacceptable for one thing and thus they are surely in need of my prayers. The second thing which I think may be of equal importance in my relationship with my Lord. I am to pray for them so I will be content in my spirit regarding their earthly authority over my life. Although this country they are no kings but chosen by the will of the people to lead and thus those who lead may be replaced if the will of the people are so set. Yet during the course of their terms I still am obligated to pray for them and interceded before God on their behalf being thankful for their service and desire to be in service to the country, whatever that service may be. In doing that I then will certainly would not pick up a sign and demonstrate with loud screams and yelling chants for their removal or even debate vigorously with their supporters regarding their self serving agendas. No, I would simply live my life in a peaceful manner, quiet in my spirit and content with my life as it is. Now I am allowed to voice my opinion regarding how I believe life should be, and their need of repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Although would that be judging them as sinners, or as people who deny Christ? I suppose so and perhaps I should not even do that, but rather simply pray for them in my peaceful and quiet way. God is far more powerful than any person who might be in temporary leadership of this country. So it is settled then, I must obey the urging to seek God’s intervention in the lives of those in authority. In doing so, I will have a far greater contentment, a more joyful peacefulness and surely enjoy a holiness within my spirit beyond my own understanding. I consider myself urged.