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“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”
— 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (ESV) Before the doors open, a lot of bands do one last thing backstage. They circle up and pray. For the crew who loaded in at dawn. For the sound guy. For the crowd. Even for the promoter nobody can get along with. Paul says that’s where we start too. “First of all.” Not after the arguing. Not only for the people we voted for. For all people, including the ones in charge. It’s Election Day here in the U.S., and the volume is turned all the way up. Prayer doesn’t ignore the noise, but it changes what we carry into the room. It’s hard to keep despising someone you’re honestly lifting up to God. And notice the goal: a peaceful, quiet, godly life. Our hope was never based on a ballot. Jesus is still King on Wednesday morning, whatever the results say. 🎶 Today’s challenge: Pray by name for one leader you agree with and one you don’t. Then thank God He’s still running the show. 🙏