1 Timothy 2
God places authority figures over us via government and law enforcement officials, church leaders, school leaders, and managers at work. God appointed all of these officials and we are to submit to their authority...as long as they don't ask us to do anything contradictory to God's commands. I have previously posted on the subject of earthly authority here.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who knows everything about us, including our sin, yet came to suffer and die for us, choosing us, and leaving the side of God in heaven in the process. You only desire good for us as long as fear, trust, love and obey You. Yet I often don't. Thank You for Your mercies and patience but I am not deserving of all of Your love Jesus. Please forgive me for my disobedience. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me submit to all of the authorities in my life and be thankful and pray for them. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength, comfort, and freedom from pain. Please heal and cure her of this cancer Jesus. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. v1-2
God places authority figures over us via government and law enforcement officials, church leaders, school leaders, and managers at work. God appointed all of these officials and we are to submit to their authority...as long as they don't ask us to do anything contradictory to God's commands. I have previously posted on the subject of earthly authority here.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who knows everything about us, including our sin, yet came to suffer and die for us, choosing us, and leaving the side of God in heaven in the process. You only desire good for us as long as fear, trust, love and obey You. Yet I often don't. Thank You for Your mercies and patience but I am not deserving of all of Your love Jesus. Please forgive me for my disobedience. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me submit to all of the authorities in my life and be thankful and pray for them. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength, comfort, and freedom from pain. Please heal and cure her of this cancer Jesus. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
