Prayer for Our Nation

by Terry Wane Benton

"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (I Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV).

Paul could not change the political climate of the Roman Empire, but he could pray for her kings and all in authority. The best thing to do to help our nation is to pray and spread the truth of the gospel. The gospel can change one heart at a time. If each Christian in this country influenced one other soul to repent toward God, peace would prevail. Most of us want to live a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. Pray and work to help that along!

Also, keep showing love and respect for the Law Enforcement agents who serve God in their role (Romans 13). They serve God by enforcing law and order. They are not a threat to those who obey the rule of law. The lawless should be afraid; they are defying God by defying the government, which is God’s minister for the common good.