When a family member goes to prison, we feel helpless. We go through the “could of” and “should of” list of what we could have done differently that would have prevented the incident or situation that led to his (or her) incarceration. But there is something we can do – Pray! Yes, there are many other things we can do for them such as visitation, put money on their accounts, and send letters and books. However, the number one thing…
Scriptures admonish us to pray for those in authority over us. We often apply those Scriptures to our government leaders such as our president, representatives, senators, governors, mayors, council members, and so forth. And rightfully so. But let’s take another look at the passage … “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all…