Will you acknowledge Christ’s authority over human society
by prayer for the world and its leaders,
by defending the weak, and by seeking peace and justice?
With the help of God, I will.
Did you use your vote yesterday? Did you exercise your power to help choose those who will govern our nation, be our representatives and uphold our laws? It is no easy job creating a just society for millions of people of different backgrounds, interests and ages and our politicians need our prayer even if we don’t agree fully with their politics.
Paul exhorts us to pray for those in authority:
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. “
1 Timothy 2:1-2 [NIV]
But as well as praying, we need to be actively seeking peace and justice and standing up for the rights of others and those whose needs society has neglected.
So, how well are you living out the promises you made or had made for you at baptism?
In the baptism service, the newly baptised respond to the questions with: With the help of God, I will. Pray for God’s help to live out the faith you profess.
Mairi Mowbray
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