A Quick Thought on Presidents Day
February 19th, 2007
(By Nathan Busenitz)
It’s Presidents Day. And there’s no better day than today to remember the words of 1 Timothy 2:1–2:
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
This would not only apply to our Republican President, but also to our Democratically-controlled congress, our judicial system, our state representatives, and even our local mayors, supervisors, and councilmembers.
Instead of listening to political talk radio today, getting angry at this politician or that policymaker, why not spend those same moments praying for the government officials that God has placed over us? If Paul could pray for his leaders (including guys like Nero), we certainly have no excuse for neglecting to pray for ours.
[…] I like what this post at the Pulpit Magazine Blog suggests: Instead of listening to political talk radio today, getting angry at this politician or that policymaker, why not spend those same moments praying for the government officials that God has placed over us? If Paul could pray for his leaders (including guys like Nero), we certainly have no excuse for neglecting to pray for ours. « Sermons On “Who Are We?” […]
Very good advice! I don’t listen to or read the news except for the titles of such which I get as I sign on to the Internet. Using the time to pray for those in the government serve a better ending than me getting upset (sinning) and angry (sinning) over people that I only have one small control over and that is at the poles. There is always voting that allows us to change the direction or at least those taking us in one of the many unholy directions in our time on this earth. Going shopping for the bargains today? Pray for our leaders as you drive to the mall. Going to work today? As I must go to work I will use the drive to the office to pray for our leaders. I count myself blessed to be born in this country and at this time.
Amen! God is in control not our government.