Many at this stage in the election cycle are cynical of the motivations of our elected leaders.
Some may despair of finding effective (let alone godly) government. Yet, here are five reasons why you should pray for the government.
1. We should pray for everyone. Given that our leaders share our common humanity, and given that Jesus urges us to even pray for our persecutors (Matthew 5.44), praying for our leaders reminds us that they need it. Leadership is a tough job. And our leaders are people like us doing a difficult job. They require prayer. Plus Paul tells us to pray for ‘everyone’ (1 Timothy 2.1), and that even includes whichever politician it is that most infuriates you.
