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In today's reflection on 1 Timothy 2:1-4, we are called to pray for all people, especially leaders and authorities. These prayers can take various forms, including requests, intercessions, and thanksgiving. God desires for all individuals to know the truth and receive salvation. By praying for our leaders, from local representatives to national figures, we foster peaceful and godly lives. Discover the importance of lifting up those in authority and how such prayers can impact our community and world. Let us commit to praying for leadership at every level.
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Class Devotion For Whom Do You Pray?
Listen for whom to pray. 1 Tim. 2:1-4 (NIV) 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. [3] This is good, and pleases God our Savior, [4] who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Consider • What kinds of prayers were mentioned? • Requests • Prayers • Intercession • Thanksgiving • For whom should we pray? • Kings • All those in authority
Consider Proverbs 21:1 (NIV) The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. • What is the purpose of these prayers for our leadership? • Live peaceful and quiet lives • Live in godliness and holiness • That men might come to salvation • Pray today for leadership at all levels • From RA’s at our school … to … • Governors and presidents