Religion & Spirituality
1 Timothy 2:1 I urge that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— (NIV) 1. Pray for all people 1 Timothy 2:2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. (NLT) Matthew 5:44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (NLT) Luke 6:27–28 “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. (NLT) Luke 6:35 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. (NLT) Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. (NLT) 2. Give thanks for all people 1 Timothy 2:1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. (NLT) Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (NIV) 6 Healthy Benefits 1. A peaceful and quiet life 1 Timothy 2:2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. (NLT) 2. A life marked by godliness and dignity 1 Timothy 2:2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. (NLT) 3. A good life 1 Timothy 2:3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, (NLT) 4. A life that pleases God 1 Timothy 2:3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, (NLT) Ecclesiastes 2:26 "To the person who pleases God, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness. But to the sinner, He gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth, to hand it over to the one who pleases God." (NIV) 5. A life that changes your world 1 Timothy 2:4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. (NIV) 1. The devil wants us to antagonize instead of evangelize 1 Corinthians 9:19–22 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. (NIV) 2. The devil wants to divide the church so we ruin our witness John 13:35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (NIV) Ephesians 4:2–3 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV) 6. A life that keeps God in His proper place 1 Timothy 2:5 For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. (NLT)