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1 Timothy 2:1 · KJV

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;"

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Passage Context

1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

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Devotional Reflection

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God wants us to be the kind of people who pray. But God also wants us to pray for other people. The good thing about this kind of prayerful life is that it lets us live peaceful, quiet, godly lives. So pray, my dear friend in Jesus, pray as if world peace depends on it, because it does.

Prayer

Majestic and Holy God, though your greatness is beyond my ability to comprehend, your grace never fails to find me and never ceases to teach me. Please pardon me when I don't have a strong prayer life. Please pardon me for only focusing on the negative in my prayers. Create a hunger in my soul through the power of your Spirit, O God, so that I can only find contentment in you and your presence. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentment

God wants us to be the kind of people who pray. But God also wants us to pray for other people. The good thing about this kind of prayerful life is that it lets us live peaceful, quiet, godly lives. So pray, my dear friend in Jesus, pray as if world peace depends on it, because it does.

Prayer

Your magnificence, Majestic and Holy God, is beyond my comprehension, but your grace touches me and educates me in fresh ways every day. Please forgive me if my prayer life has been lackluster. Please forgive me for focusing my prayers solely on what is wrong. Use your Spirit, O God, to arouse a hunger in my spirit, so that I would seek contentment only in you and your presence. In Jesus' name and by the intercession of the Holy Spirit, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize prayer in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to intercede for others?

3

When have you felt the power of prayer in your life?

Life Application

faith

Make a habit of praying for others, especially those in authority.

community

Organize a prayer group to intercede for your community.

People in This Verse

TimothyNT

A young leader in the early church, known for his faith and dedication to Paul’s ministry.

First appearance: Acts 16:1

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