Who To Remember!

There was a little boy taking a tour of some government buildings in Washington DC. On this visit, among the people he was introduced to was the chaplain of the Senate. Later the boy asked his father if the chaplain's job was to pray for the Senate. His father's response was, "No, son. He stands up, looks at the Senate, and then prays for the country."

Who deserves our prayers? The better question is: Who NEEDS our prayers? Remember the song, "It's me, it's me, it's me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer..."? The verses expressed ideas such as: "Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me Oh Lord." The better way to sing the song is: "It's my brother, it's my sister, AND it's me Oh Lord." You, me, and everyone else are in need of prayers. That is why Paul wrote to Timothy. . .

"(1) First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made FOR ALL PEOPLE, (2) 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)

May we continue to be mindful of our officials, work associates, peers, etc., and each other in prayer throughout the day. We may not know what the particular needs are, but God is fully aware. So just pray.

Have a great day MINDFUL IN PRAYER OF FOLKS ON EVERY LEVEL!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 11/16/1998 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV)]

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