Good morning. First of all I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is of course whether or not we agree with their politics. We get what we pray for. We seldom pray for the individuals; we generally pray that they be replaced. And why do we pray for them – so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This will help set the stage for the following results: this is good and acceptable in the sight of our God and Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. If Christians are living in turmoil from the government, it will be hard to present the message of salvation to others. There is one God, and one mediator also between God and man, the man Christ Jesus. He is the only one who can bring mankind to God. There are not many paths to God – there is only one - Jesus. And why is He the only mediator – who gave Himself as a ransom for all. The testimony born at the proper time. His death said that God cares for us – so much that He gave His only begotten Son to die for us on the cross. And it was at just the right time. Everything had to be in place for it to happen. I want the men/women in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension. Yes our hands need to be pure before we pray to God. Referring to the previous verses, it could be that the wrath and dissension would be directed against those in authority. Again we're not just praying because we're mad and wanting God to get rid of those in authority. God can change the mind of everyone. Besides if God struck them dead, the ones that replaced them might be even worse. Father thank You that the reader always prays with holy hands lifted up. He/she seeks Your will in his/her life and prays for those in authority.

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