I Urge You...

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:1‭-‬2 HCSB

Paul says: First of all..... where does judgement and complaints begin? They do not appear to be mentioned. Yet i see them first on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In.

Not only does Paul give one urging he gives 4 and they are not casual. A petition is not in any way casual. I suggest it is a heart-felt committment. We can dismiss prayers as casual, even though they are in an ardent grouping. Next he gives intercession. I do intercession. This one carries committment, God's heart and it in fact a heavy burden. Lastly we are urged to give thanksgiving. Paul lived in the time of some nastly Roman rulers. Paul was not treated kindly by many town or synagogue leanders. He was beaten and left for dead. Have you been treated like this? Are you still giving thanks?

We need to wake up! We have roles to play! We are kingdom members and have responsibility. Complaining does not produce good fruit. It is not a fruit of righteousness but of a carnal fleshly nature. We are given tools to affect the world we live in. I suggest we begin reigning as King's kids amd do what we have been cakled to do. Then, we will see the Kingdom of God. Amen!