8/27/2008

1 Timothy 2:1-4 :Prayer for Those in Authority

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. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. - 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (ESV)

DALLAS WILLARD’S PARAPHRASE OF THE LORD’S PRAYER

  Dear Father always near us, may your name be treasured and loved, may your rule be completed in us— may your will be done here on earth in...