Think of this ascending dove from St. Peter’s in Rome as a prayer going up for each of you.
1 Timothy 2:1-7
2:1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,
2:2 for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
2:3 This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
Ever wondered why your Pastor prays for the President, Congress and every one else in a leadership position. There it is right there in 1 Timothy Chapter 2. As Pastors we pray for the people in leadership that God will touch them with His Spirit and that they will be lead by that Spirit in a way that brings honor and glory to our God alone. That may not be evident in the decisions that are made but there is evidence that our prayers are working. Look at the turmoil within the two main parties. People are scrambling to change their direction and looking for the right way to go. I pray for change because I know that the God I believe in will bring peace if people will just listen to Him. Can you imagine what the world would be like if people would just think of others and act in accordance with what Jesus Christ teaches? What a wonderful world this would be if the first thought was always how can this help mankind…instead of how much money will this make me out on the marketplace. Our Lord and Savior tells us that we cannot serve two masters. Power can be our master, money can be our master, the flesh can be our master or the one who rules the universe can be our Master and take us into a world where we love our neighbors and help them in their need.
Too many of our leaders today are thinking of themselves and their own personal agendas instead of what is the best for those they are supposed to be serving. Pray for them all and encourage your Pastor to pray for them too.
You can make a difference. Have a blessed day,
Randy
Wesley United Methodist Church, Orange TX 
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