Issue 1781 – Pray – August 1, 2025
The summer is slipping away. It’s hard to believe that it’s already August. The older I get, the faster the months seem to go by.
Two days ago, I mentioned that I was reading through Paul’s first letter to Timothy and wrote about the reason Jesus humbled Himself and came to earth. He came to save us from ourselves and the consequences of our actions and sin nature.
This morning, I want to share some more from 1 Timothy.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-7
God wants us to pray. He wants us to pray for all people, even those we disagree with and those in power.
That’s hardly earth-shattering news. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you know that. Yet, if I’m honest, I struggle with my prayer life, particularly for those in power.
I can get really wrapped up in the problems being created or worsened by politicians, and find myself whining and grumbling about them.
I often forget to pray for them. I can easily forget that my battle isn’t with people but with the powers and principalities of the dark side. I can forget that my “enemy” isn’t the politician. They are simply humans who need Jesus and His guidance as much as I do.
The Lord often changes things when we pray. One huge change that happens when I begin praying for others, particularly those I disagree with or don’t like, is that He changes my heart. I start to see them more as people and become more compassionate.
It doesn’t mean that I change my views and accept their worldview. It means that despite our differences, I can begin to love them. If left to my own devices, my heart would not change.
Pray for others. It can change circumstances, but even more importantly, it can make us more like Jesus.
Hallelu Yah,
Be blessed,
Kevin
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