Have you ever struggled to pray for certain leaders, especially with thanksgiving1, because you disagree with their decisions, worldview, or lifestyle? My prayers in those cases have usually included: Isaiah 9:6 NKJV For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. . . [...]
1 Timothy 2:1-4 “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men [...]
Can you imagine how many believers prayed for Paul while he shared the gospel and taught everywhere he went – not to mention when he was beaten and left for dead, imprisoned, and all the other things he suffered for the sake of the gospel? Let’s go a little further back in Paul’s life, though, [...]
