( Our distinguished writer Bishop Dr. Varghese L. Mathai shows us how important is the Prayer and Intercession in our life. Thanks for the valuable article(New World)
MORE ABOUT INTERCESSION:
Timothy, a first century disciple, the Apostle Paul gave this instruction to believers (of all ages):
"...I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men (and women), for kings and all who are in authority,that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior (1 Timothy 2:1-3).
This is Intercession at its best! If we read carefully, we will notice that all the important elements of Prayer are implied or included here--supplications, prayers (requests), intercessions and thanksgiving!!
For whom shall we pray or intercede? All men (and women)!
We pray especially for all those who are in authority, such as:
Kings, Presidents, Chancellors, Governors, Mayors, Senators, Ambassadors, Congressmen, Military Leaders, Church Leaders, Teachers, CEOs, Supervisors; Leaders in Business, Art,Education and Entertainment etc. because they all influence people in some way or other.
Why Should We Pray & Intercede For Them All?
Paul answers--"that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence" - "so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity" (NLT), without the threat of terror or turmoil--in an atmosphere where shalom, peace and tranuility--shall flow free!
Saint Paul continues, it is "good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior"!
What a profound advice, and how meaningful it is--in relation to the current situation in the world and especially in this post-Election period in America !
Wishing You Shalom & God's Blessings!
Dr. Varghese L. Mathai
IICM FL INC. & GOSPEL LIGHT MISSION INTL.
MORE ABOUT INTERCESSION:
Timothy, a first century disciple, the Apostle Paul gave this instruction to believers (of all ages):
"...I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men (and women), for kings and all who are in authority,that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior (1 Timothy 2:1-3).
This is Intercession at its best! If we read carefully, we will notice that all the important elements of Prayer are implied or included here--supplications, prayers (requests), intercessions and thanksgiving!!
For whom shall we pray or intercede? All men (and women)!
We pray especially for all those who are in authority, such as:
Kings, Presidents, Chancellors, Governors, Mayors, Senators, Ambassadors, Congressmen, Military Leaders, Church Leaders, Teachers, CEOs, Supervisors; Leaders in Business, Art,Education and Entertainment etc. because they all influence people in some way or other.
Why Should We Pray & Intercede For Them All?
Paul answers--"that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence" - "so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity" (NLT), without the threat of terror or turmoil--in an atmosphere where shalom, peace and tranuility--shall flow free!
Saint Paul continues, it is "good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior"!
What a profound advice, and how meaningful it is--in relation to the current situation in the world and especially in this post-Election period in America !
Wishing You Shalom & God's Blessings!
Dr. Varghese L. Mathai
IICM FL INC. & GOSPEL LIGHT MISSION INTL.
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