Love God Greatly: Growing Through PrayerSample

SOAP – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Paul writes to Timothy that we are responsible to God in all things, but we must also submit to the civil, government, and work authority that God has placed us under. That is unless that authority contradicts the Word of God. We have to remember, believers have dual citizenship. This world is not our home. While we are here, we must act as valuable and productive citizens, but always with our eyes, our heart, and our actions turned towards God. Believers have a calling to pray passionately for those in our government, in our work leadership, and in authority over us that they too may turn their hearts towards God. Who in authority are you struggling to submit to? Will you pray for God’s peace in submission and a willing heart that prays for that authority figure? Father God, You are sovereign over all. You reign supreme. There is none above You. There is not one person that Your hand can’t reach, touch, or change. Though I am a citizen of this fallen world, my home is in heaven with You. When I struggle with my duties and obligations to authority here on earth, help me to submit. When I must oppose authority here on earth because it opposes You, give me the strength and courage to stand. Remind me daily of who has true authority in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.