There have been a few things that have weighed pretty heavily on my heart in recent weeks. One of those is the state of our great Democracy. In my short lifetime there has never been such a great divide in our nation. Regardless of what is true, just, or right, we are seeing like never before, our elected officials acting in such a manner that is a disgrace to the offices for which they hold.
Regardless of “affiliation”, as Christians, we should pray for those in authority. It is not an option. 1Timothy2:1-2 says this:
“1Ti 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
1Ti 2:2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
Republicans, Democrats and Independents, all share in this disgrace. No one is innocent and that includes us who are believers in Jesus Christ. How can we escape guilt if we have not prayed for those who are over us, regardless of our political views? I am not saying we have to agree with everyone of their beliefs, or even tweets for that matter. What I am saying is that as believers, we need to come out of our closet of Christianity and go into our prayer closet and do what the Bible tells us to do. We cannot be only hearers of the word to be successful in our walk with Christ.