Prayer – Day 1

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men - the testimony given in its proper time. And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle - I am telling the truth, I am not lying - and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. - 1 Timothy 2:1-8


It seems everyone has a political opinion today, but politicians come and go. What doesn’t change is God’s plan for the world and your role in that plan. Believe it or not, you’re very important in bringing God’s plan to fruition. When you pray for government leaders, for the advancement of the gospel in other parts of the world, or for Satan’s plans to be defeated, you’re making a real impact. God could do this alone, but God isn’t going to. God wants to use you as well – that’s God’s plan. So your prayers are incredibly important – they can have worldwide impact! That means we need to be diligent in our prayers for what’s going on outside our small circle of friends.

What are some global concerns of the Church that you can pray about today?

Ask God to give you a bigger picture of how your prayers affect the world around you.