Don't Gripe Pray and Vote

1Timothy 2:1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 5 For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. 6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. 7 And I have been chosen as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this message about faith and truth. I'm not exaggerating—just telling the truth. 8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.

We have a privilege that few in history and even few today have. And that is the privilege of voting for our government officials. Today is Primary Election day. I urge you to find out who stands for righteousness and to vote.

Before you do that, however, PRAY. Note what Paul said above. He didn't tell us to rally against ungodly leaders. He told us to pray for them, and specifically to pray for their salvation and that we may live quiet and peaceful lives. The last thing he says on this topic is to pray with holy hands lifted without anger and controversy. We are to pray for our government leaders and all in authority, believing that God really is in charge. We are not to slander, nor speak evil of them. We are to pray for them.

I wonder what would happen if 100 Christians in Howard County Indiana would determine to pray fervently, every day for our leaders?

When Paul wrote that those believers didn't have the privilege of voting. As I said before, we do.

So Today, Pray and Vote.

Love in Christ,
Steve Sherwood Sr