Communing With God Across the Country

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer. Whether a person is able to participate in any of the prayer events located around the region or not, one can make time to pray for the city of man and the various jurisdictions in which one lives—city, county, state, federation.

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.—1 Timothy 2:1–2

How can we pray for those in authority? Here are some suggestions: Ask God to help them …

• see that as authorities they are also under authority, namely God’s
• see the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ
• to be surrounded by wise counselors
• reward good and punish evil and scandal in their jurisdiction
• establish justice