1 Timothy 2:1-2–Prayers Are to Be Made For The Leaders

1 Timothy 2:1-2–"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made to all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way."

It seems appropriate on the week of the midterm elections for this verse to come up as a verse of the day.  We often forget that this is actually a major theme of Scripture, that we would maintain a certain deference and respect for our leaders.  Part and parcel to this perspective is that we would pray, recognizing that, ultimately, it is God who has placed the leaders in their places for His purposes (Romans 13:1).

Because this, and a whole host of other Scripture verses that support this same position, our prayer should be that we would be humble and reverent in prayer for our leaders and those people that God has placed in leadership positions.