I Timothy 2

Verses 1-8  "First of all" Paul tells Timothy and us,  we need to pray.   We need to petition God,  we need to be in earnest worship,  we need to be intercessors, and we need to have thankful hearts.. as we pray for ALL men.  As we enter into communion with our Heavenly Father, we need to include prayer for those in authority " in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity." 

"This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." 

The truth that God desires all men to know?  ".. there is one God and one mediator also between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all.. "

So PRAY! Pray "lifting up holy hands".. pray " without wrath and dissension" .  Pray from a "pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith"

Although Paul addresses men in particular with this instruction,  I think that women also are included in this command to pray.  Elsewhere Paul has already given instructions for all believers to pray always.  This is such an important part of our walk with our Lord, we need to take heed and do it!

Could it be that the reason we do not lead tranquil and quiet lives, is because we have not prayed?
Could it be that the lack of godliness and dignity among believers.. is because we have not entered into earnest worship and intercession as we have prayed?  Do we really believe that God desires "all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth" ?  Are we doing this "first of all" command that God finds "good and acceptable" with pure hearts and sincere faith?

Lord God, You are the God of heaven above and on the earth below and there is no other!  That You desire all men to be saved and to come to know the truth.. is such a wonder to us!  You desire us to come to You through Jesus our Redeemer. You desire us to live in godliness and dignity, leading tranquil and quiet lives;  resting in Your peace and grace. You desire to perfect Your love in us.  Father,  I bow before You and proclaim the Name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, whom You sent to become the propitiation for my sin.  I plead with You, God of all creation, to direct the hearts of those in authority in this country to turn back to You, to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You, their God.  I pray for the upcoming elections, asking for You to give us the president of You own choosing, so that we will be able to live tranquil and quiet lives, with godliness and dignity.
I thank You that You are faithful and that You will accomplish Your perfect plan and purpose in each of us. Thank You for being merciful and gracious to us. Amen.