This jumps out at me every time I read it, in part because my prayer life is weak:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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… I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; (1 Timothy 2.1, 2, 8, ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve written before<\/a> about the importance of praying for “all those in high positions:” government officials, clerical leaders, and business leaders. And we have no choice but to include those people in our prayers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But this time, what struck me was what is going on in my own little neighborhood. There are 20 houses on our street, and there are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n I don’t need to follow all the ins and outs of the daily news to have things to pray about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n …praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. (Ephesians 6.18, ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This jumps out at me every time I read it, in part because my prayer life is weak: 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 … Continue reading First, Pray<\/span>