“May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,
like showers that water the earth!” Ps72.6 ESV
We are encouraged in a number of ways to pray for people in positions of leadership. We pray that God would use them as instruments of blessing to the people they govern. Most Christians I know are mindful of the need for this, especially in an election year. Lord, give us leaders who are like showers that water the earth.
One celebrity pastor recently said that God puts people in positions of influence to speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. God gives a measure of influence and affluence to most of us. And, our prayers for good government leaders should also include a prayer for ourselves, that we too, manage our affluence and influence as a means to bless others. May Jesus help us consider this very day how we may be as rain that falls on mown grass, like showers that water the earth. 9/17/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
