Franklin Graham: 'Praying for Those in Authority is a Biblical Command'

Franklin Graham : Oct 2, 2014
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Interceding for those in authority is not an option. It is a Biblical command that we are to obey. “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” (1 Timothy 2:1-2, KJV).

The president recently asked for prayer as he faces the complex and dangerous challenges of leading our country in such tumultuous times. (Photo via BillyGraham.org)

His request was a pointed reminder to me that I should be praying for our president and our leaders every day—not to get something from them—but simply in obedience to the Scriptures. I personally haven't prayed the way I should, and I'm sure that's the case for some of you as well.

We know from Scripture that God can turn the hearts of kings (Proverbs 21:1). That means that we should be praying for God's will to be done and for our leaders to seek God and listen to Him. We should pray that they would be surrounded by godly counsel and, most important, that our leadership would personally know God and the salvation found through faith in Jesus Christ alone...

...Prayer is the Christian's greatest weapon in a world that seems to be coming apart around us.

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