Care for Philippines
K4Phil Intercessors Convergence 2011
May 7, 2011
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. - 1 Timothy 2:1-4
This it is to encourage everyone to pray for the government and for the authorities.
But before that, there is one negative mindset that we need to demolish. “Complaining”
Complaining about our government and its process is easy, but it won’t do us any good. Instead, let us be involved in changing Philippines to a better nation. Let us start in praying. For we know, that the prayer of a righteous man is effective and powerful.
Indeed, it is hard to pray for those who are not pleasing and unlovable. But let us not lean-on on our own understanding. God mandated us to INTERCEDE for the authorities, LOVE our enemies and PRAY for those who persecute us.
WHY PRAY for the authorities.
1. They are God’s delegated authorities.
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. - Romans 13:1-5
Authorities are not perfect. They are imperfect human beings as we all are. Do not expect too much from them. We will pray for them not for “who” they are but for “what” they are. They are God’s delegated authorities.
2. Their rulership affects our daily lives.
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. - 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Their job affects us. Praying for them is also doing you a huge favor.
3. Because God wants to save the civil rulers.
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. - 1 Timothy 2:4
God wants to save them too. HE wants all people to be reconciled to HIM.
WHAT to PRAY for the authorities
WHOM to pray
o President
o MMDA Chairman
o Mayor
o Brngy Chairman
Other authorities to pray for:
Judiciary
Legislative
Law Enforcers
Media
Parents
Teachers
Employers
Clergy
WHEN to pray
At least four times a day. But of course, you can do it your way.
Example:
Pray for the President in the morning,
Include MMDA Chairman in your prayers in breakfast,
Pray for the Mayor in the Lunch time,
And the Brngy Chairman before dinner.
It is your choice. This is just to make sure that you won’t fall to sleep while praying for many people and for many reasons.
Please don’t miss the point. God hear our prayers NOT because of many words or how long we pray.
God look at our hearts.
Let us do everything out of LOVE.
Let us be involved in changing Philippines to a better nation. By this, the whole world will know that there is a God in Philippines. All will hear that our LORD saves.
Blessed is the nation whom Lord is JESUS CHRIST.
K4Phil Intercessors Convergence 2011
May 7, 2011
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. - 1 Timothy 2:1-4
This it is to encourage everyone to pray for the government and for the authorities.
But before that, there is one negative mindset that we need to demolish. “Complaining”
Complaining about our government and its process is easy, but it won’t do us any good. Instead, let us be involved in changing Philippines to a better nation. Let us start in praying. For we know, that the prayer of a righteous man is effective and powerful.
Indeed, it is hard to pray for those who are not pleasing and unlovable. But let us not lean-on on our own understanding. God mandated us to INTERCEDE for the authorities, LOVE our enemies and PRAY for those who persecute us.
WHY PRAY for the authorities.
1. They are God’s delegated authorities.
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. - Romans 13:1-5
Authorities are not perfect. They are imperfect human beings as we all are. Do not expect too much from them. We will pray for them not for “who” they are but for “what” they are. They are God’s delegated authorities.
2. Their rulership affects our daily lives.
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. - 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Their job affects us. Praying for them is also doing you a huge favor.
3. Because God wants to save the civil rulers.
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. - 1 Timothy 2:4
God wants to save them too. HE wants all people to be reconciled to HIM.
WHAT to PRAY for the authorities
- KALUSUGAN (health)
- KALIGTASAN (safety and salvation)
- KARUNUNGAN (wisdom)
- KATUWIRAN (reasoning / way of thinking)
WHOM to pray
o President
o MMDA Chairman
o Mayor
o Brngy Chairman
Other authorities to pray for:
Judiciary
Legislative
Law Enforcers
Media
Parents
Teachers
Employers
Clergy
WHEN to pray
At least four times a day. But of course, you can do it your way.
Example:
Pray for the President in the morning,
Include MMDA Chairman in your prayers in breakfast,
Pray for the Mayor in the Lunch time,
And the Brngy Chairman before dinner.
It is your choice. This is just to make sure that you won’t fall to sleep while praying for many people and for many reasons.
Please don’t miss the point. God hear our prayers NOT because of many words or how long we pray.
God look at our hearts.
Let us do everything out of LOVE.
Let us be involved in changing Philippines to a better nation. By this, the whole world will know that there is a God in Philippines. All will hear that our LORD saves.
Blessed is the nation whom Lord is JESUS CHRIST.
