Pray for Peace

Hello everybody,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord. We thank God for a new day, a day we have never seen or experienced before. And even though we do not know what a day will bring. We have a God who is faithful, true, awesome and has our back J. I became aware of a prayer that someone prayed the other day that – Lord, I want to enjoy You more today, than the day before, and I pray that will be ours as well… for it is easy to go through our daily lives without truly enjoying the Lord, our fellowship with Him, our life in Him. Lord, may we enjoy You more today then ever before in Jesus name, amen. Even as we enjoy the Lord, we do live on earth for the time being, and we are to be the light of the world, a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. Its amazing how God has His people in different places. One of the things we can do for the various places we find ourselves, is to pray.

Primary Text

“And seek (inquire for, require, and request) the peace and welfare of the city to which I have caused you to be carried away captive; and pray to the Lord for it, for in the welfare of [the city in which you live] you will have welfare.” Jeremiah 29v7 (AMP)

The Israelites were here being told that wherever you are taken exile, [perhaps regardless of how they feel about it], they should seek its peace and its welfare. And they should pray for it. One can see in a way Daniel seeking good even where he was sent. For instance, in the situation where the king had asked that all the wise men be killed because they couldn’t interpret his dream, Daniel and his friends, sought the face of God, and God revealed the answer to Daniel. Through them, the people of this nation, became aware of the Lord God Almighty, whether or not they knew of Him before (Daniel 2). Joseph could also be said to have helped the Egyptians to plan ahead for the years of famine (Genesis 41). The maidservant of Naaman’s wife, was able to let Naaman know that there was a prophet in Israel, who could heal him of his leprosy (2 Kings 5). Let us seek the good and welfare of where we are, and even for the world at large. Things may seem daunting as we watch the news, or even consider those around us. But let us keep praying. God is faithful, and He hears. 

Supplementary Text:

“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. 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. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity – the man Christ Jesus.” 1 Timothy 2v1-5 (NLT)

Prayer

Remember to pray continually for all people and those in authority.