The word of God urges us to pray for our government leaders, and we can correctly apply that to praying for the upcoming elections. But Paul gives this reason or aim:
“…that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:2-4).
We want to pray for elected leaders to lead and make righteous decisions that would give us greater freedom to live peacefully—to live righteously, and to give ourselves to the redemptive plans of Christ so that people can come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Read more about Praying for the Elect and the Elections.
