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FAQs

  • The Church is God’s agent for transformation of the earth (Gen 1:28; Ps 8; Ps 115: 16; Mat 5:13-16; Luk 13:19;)
  • We have been specifically tasked with praying for those in authority (1 Tim 2: 1-4)
  • Jesus also tasked us to pray that His Kingdom would come and His will would be done (Mat 6:9,10)
    • Jesus did not ask us to pray for something He was not planning to fulfil.
  • According to 1 Tim 2:1-4, the objective is twofold:
    • that the Church may lead quiet, peaceable life in godliness and reverence
    • for the fulfilment of God’s desire for all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of truth.
  • In other words, good Governance provides an environment for the Church to flourish and for the gospel to spread.
  • Praying for our leaders does not condone their decisions or provide God’s stamp of approval
    • Each will be judged for their actions (Rom 14: 11-13; Heb 4:13)
  • Prayer is an invitation for God to work in, around and through them
  • While we were, yet sinners Christ died for us
    • The same applies to politicians, and government officials
    • Christ died for them because He loves them, not because they are perfect (Rom 5:8; Joh 3:16,17)
  • Remember the Father is not surprised that our leaders are broken and sinful, His response is to call on us to pray. Will you heed His call?
  • Bless and do not Curse (Rom 12:14)
  • When praying for Leaders, ask God to show you what He feels for them, then
    • Pray for them out of the knowledge of His love for them;
    • This does not imply an endorsement of their job, policies or opinions;
  • The Bible sets out various expectations and calls on governmental leaders which can be used as a basis for prayer and this guide provides an overview of such scriptural bases for prayer.
  • Throughout the 2000-year history of Christianity the situation has looked bleak numerous times whether on an individual level, national or regional level – and yet thriving churches can be found today across continents and nations, some in comfort others under immense persecutions
  • Our circumstances (high geopolitical instability, heightened competition between great nations/powers for global influence and power, and great societal upheaval) do not determine who God is or His will
  • Jesus call to pray for the Kingdom to come and His proclamation that all authority in Heaven and earth has been given to Him transcends circumstances
  • On the basis of authority given to Him, His response to the needs of the world was to send out His disciples to make disciples of all nations (Mat 28:16-20; Mar 16:15-17) – seen together with Luke 10 one could also conclude that as the disciples went they prayed.
    • This call is still upon us today and it’s a call to partner with what He wants to do on the earth.
  • If in response to prayer, God moves you to take further steps go for it – remaining grounded in prayer and love.
  • God gave humanity the responsibility to rule and care for creation (Gen 1:28; Ps 8:6)
  • Throughout the Bible, the Father has acted in partnership with humans like you and me to pursue His will on the Earth. For some examples consider: Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Samuel, David, Joseph, Daniel, Esther and in the New Testament John the Baptist, Jesus, Peter, John, Philip, Stephen, the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas.
  • The same continues to apply today, He chooses to partner with people, the Body of Christ to bring transformation to the Earth.