Want to please God? Pray for all those in authority

“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 Tim. 2:1–4 NIV)

Pray for all those in authority — without anger or disputing

It’s easy to criticize leaders when we don’t agree with them. Whether it’s political figures, bosses, or anyone in authority, frustration often replaces prayer. Yet God calls us to respond differently. He doesn’t say “complain about them”—He says “pray for them.”

Leaders come and go. All are temporary. The Bible tells us to pray for leaders who have authority over us … without anger or disputing. And when we do so, it pleases God our Savior.

Pray for all people in authority!

Prayer changes our attitude as much as it changes circumstances. When we pray for those in authority, we honor God’s order and invite His peace into our nation, workplaces, and homes.

There is one Mediator!

“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.” (1 Tim. 2:5–6)

Christ bridges the gap between God and humanity. If He intercedes for us, shouldn’t we intercede for others—even those we disagree with?

Therefore

Want to please God? Stop grumbling and start praying! Lift up holy hands without anger or disputing. Pray for your leaders, your boss, your pastor, and anyone in authority. God is pleased when His people pray in peace, not protest in pride.

“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority… For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.” (1 Peter 2:13,15 NIV)