The importance of prayer

So the Australian Federal Election has come and gone. Australia is now led by Kevin Rudd, Labor leader. I don't quite agree with some of his policies but the Australian public obviously think differently =) Anyway, I came across Mark Conner's blog (senior pastor of city life, knox) and what he says is quite true and I thought of sharing it with you guys:

Regardless of who you voted for, we need to pray for Mr Rudd, for his party, and for all the candidates who were elected - in both the House of Representative and the Senate.

"I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God's mercy upon them, and give thanks. Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, for he wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message that God gave to the world at the proper time." [The Apostle Paul - 1 Timothy 2:1-7.
NLT]

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On a different note, Brendon Nelson has been newly elected as opposition leader. He is a doctor by profession which is quite a change from the assemblage of lawyers!


Off to gym!