1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Praying according to the Word and putting first things first always produces results. As we pray for those in authority, the Bible says we will effect changes in the nations of this world "…that we may lead A QUIET AND PEACEABLE LIFE …" Yes, there're ruling spirits over cities and nations that influence people who're in authority.
Although, we can't "pull down" those demonic strongholds once and for all,as we pray for the leaders of our nation,we can thwart and render inoperative the devil's strategies on the earth and cause God's purpose to prevail (2cor.2:11).
But praying for those in authority doesn't mean we are to pray that the politicians in our favorite political party will be voted into office. We can't judge by political party alone which candidate Is best to fill the leadership positions in our nation. In other words, we don't need to get involved with personalities in praying for our government; we just need to pray that the right candidate be elected to office.We may all have our opinion Who Is the right one for office,but only God knows for sure. Therefore, we just need to pray that God will have His way in the matter. God wants us to pray for those in authority so there will be peace in our nations. Then we can preach the Gospel undisturbed. As long as the devil has nations in an upheaval, we can't lead a quiet and peaceable life and preach the Gospel unhindered to the ends of the earth.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2. And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
When we pray,God will deliver us from "unreasonable and wicked men" in every area and sector in our nation so the Word of God will have free course.
Christians have authority to pray in Jesus' name and change things in their country,no matter what country we are! When we pray, we give God permission to move and rule in the situation instead of Satan, the god of this world, no matter what the situation Is. When Christians stand in their place of delegated authority in prayer in Jesus' name, God brings many into His kingdom. When we take our stand in prayer, we are simply exercising the authority Jesus has obtained for us.(Matt 18:18; John 14:13,14)
The reason we haven't been more effective over the powers of darkness Is that we haven't taken our rightful place in Christ and we haven't based our prayers securely on the Word of God. And we haven't put first things first as much as we should have. God bless you as you do so.Shalom

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