“First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth.” - 1 Timothy 2:1-4 AMP
The moment after we received salvation, we were joined into the family of God and the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). The Holy Spirit is our Teacher, Helper and Guide and can give us wisdom and insight for carrying out our assignments as His ambassadors. We are literally the hands and feet of Jesus in this earth and with all that is going on in this world (and our country specifically), it’s important that we not only pray for all man to be saved, but that we obey the charge to keep our nation and it’s leader in prayer. The state of earthly affairs can play a role in impacting whether we are able to live our lives “peaceably” while carrying out God’s will. When we pay special attention to pray along these lines on a regular basis, we are strategically placing our faith out for God to operate on our behalf in areas we are not even aware of in the spirit world. Take advantage of the opportunity you have on a daily basis to operate on the “offensive” for the Kingdom of God. We don’t have to wait for something to take action in the spirit realm; we can be proactive. Never forget the power is unleashed through our faith in God through prayer…our world depends on it. Have a blessed day!
