Issue 24 - Day 2

1 Timothy 2

1 Timothy 2:1-4
1)  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2)  For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3)  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4)  Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

We are not too bad at praying for the Queen. They say that our current queen has been prayed for more than anyone in the world other than Pope John Paul II. We are probably not bad at praying for the prime minister, members of parliament, and even heads of schools and the police force. But, when did you last pray for your boss? When were you last doing some team work, and prayed for the leader of that team? When did you last pray for your husband, or your parents? These are all people in authority.
If you are still living at home the number one authority figure in your life should be your dad. He needs praying for, so that you can lead a quiet and peaceable life. It’s not easy being a dad, I should know! So get praying. pray for your mum also. She is running the day to day business of the family. It is not easy making sure there are meals to eat, washing is done, everyone is at the right school/club/sports event at the right time. And for many mum’s they also have jobs as well. Dad may be helping, but mum needs a lot of prayer.
What about at work? Have you ever wished your boss was more understanding, less irritable, less demanding and would pay you more? Well, pray for him, or her. Maybe their home life is a nightmare, maybe travel to work is a disaster, maybe they are stressed out. So pray, and see God work.