Songs and prayers

I Timothy 2:1 “I urge then, first of all, that request, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

A tradition in our home occurs every night before we tuck our children into bed...songs and prayers. One of my favorite pasttimes, is singing with my husband (he has the most handsome baritone voice), and singing to my children. I have sung to them each night since the day they were born. Chad and Alex know the songs well and now are old enough to sing along with me.

After reading a bedtime story, or two, we sing and rock in the chair together. After songs, we pray. We pray for Daddy who is serving our country to keep him safe and bring him safely home, we pray for each other, and for our family members. Alex makes sure to name each family member by name. No one is excluded.

Petitions and requests in our prayers change. Yet, one prayer remains the same. The prayer for our nation and its leaders. At the conclusion of each prayer, we ask God to bless America and our President. We remember those who have authority on behalf of our country, and we pray for them.

Please remember to pray for those in positions that have a worldwide effect. Please continue to pray for situations around the world so that God's peace will prevail.