Despite Political Turmoil, Let’s Choose Peace
Politics today can feel like chaos on repeat. Every headline seems more unbelievable than the last. Recently, a lighthearted but immature comment from the White House made national news—proof that even those in power can act more like kids on a playground than leaders of a nation. It’s easy to get frustrated, confused, or even angry when it feels like our leaders are missing the mark or ignoring the values we hold dear.
So, what are followers of God supposed to do in times like this?
First, we need to remember what Scripture says about authority. The Bible tells us that “all authority comes from God” (Romans 13:1). That means even imperfect leaders are allowed their position under His sovereign plan. God expects leaders to act with justice and fairness (Proverbs 8:15) and to reject evil while speaking truth (Proverbs 16:12-13).
But when they don’t, God doesn’t call us to outrage—He calls us to prayer. The apostle Paul reminds us to pray and give thanks for “all people, including kings and those in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Prayer isn’t passive—it’s powerful. “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results” (James 5:16).
Our prayers can move hearts, shift circumstances, and invite God’s peace into a divided world. Proverbs 21:1 says that the hearts of rulers are in God’s hands, and Psalm 84:11 promises that He withholds no good thing from those who love Him.
So instead of letting frustration or fear rule our hearts, let’s pray boldly. Let’s ask God to guide our leaders, strengthen our communities, and bring peace to our nation. When we turn to Him instead of turning on each other, we can live “peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Timothy 2:2).
Now more than ever, the world needs people who pray more than they panic, love more than they argue, and trust God more than they fear man.
Romans 13:1
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13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God
Proverbs 8:15
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15 By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just
Proverbs 16:12-13
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12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
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1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
James 5:16
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16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Proverbs 21:1
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21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.
Psalm 84:11
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11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
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We are to pray without ceasing, for the hearts of men to turn from their wicked ways.
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