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Wisdom Standing With Those In Authority

Wednesday November 9, 2022

We are all looking for a peaceful life and God's word has a lot to say about how living well under authority with proper respect for leaders brings that to us.  


People who always want more stir up conflict. But those who trust in the Lord will succeed. Those who trust in themselves are foolish. But those who live wisely are kept safe. 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.  (Proverbs 28:25-26 NIRV; 1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV) 


In our life in addiction, we often broke laws and chose whatever way it took to get what we wanted.  In our new life with God in recovery, if we don't agree with the decisions of some of our leaders, God's way of handling this is to pray for them, rather than simply disregarding what they are saying or establishing.  God wants us to bring blessing into our own lives by praying for understanding and wisdom towards those who are in authority over us.

When godly people win, everyone is very happy. But when sinners take charge, everyone hides. (Proverbs 28:12 NIRV) 

Some issues in our society are complex and challenging and require the expertise of many to interpret.  Part of our new life with God in recovery is to pray that God will keep evil people from coming to leadership and raise up those who will champion the cause for both the "haves and the have-nots."  It is time for us to lift our eyes from our own self-centeredness and ask God to help us support what makes our society better. 

A ruler who is mean to his people takes money from them by force. But one who hates money gained in the wrong way will rule a long time. (Proverbs 28:16 NIRV)

Do we want a peaceful life in recovery?  It's time for us to step up and do whatever we can for the common good including praying for and working with those who are in authority.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, It’s challenging to live under authority because I am so used to wanting things my own way.  Help me to learn how to work with those who are in authority so that, I and others, can have a peaceful life.  Amen

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