Chicago has just elected a new mayor. The task of running a city the size of Chicago might seem to be overwhelming with its many problems. What is it that we can do as Christians?
We can pray for the welfare of the city.
Listen to the words of Jeremiah, "But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare." Jer. 29:7 As the city goes, so goes the well-being of its citizens. The Israelities were in foreign territory - in fact in exile in Babylon and were instructed to pray. They were to seek the welfare of the city!
You and I can lift up our prayers for our own communities. Are you aware of what the needs are of the place where you live? We are also instructed to Scripture to pray for "kings and all who are in high positions," (1 Timothy 2:2) in order that we might lead lives of peace. At Savior Divine in our worship every Sunday we pray for the President of the United States that he would receive guidance from God regarding our foreign policy and internal affairs of our country.
How much praying do you do for the welfare of your city?
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About Me
- Rev. Martin W. Pauschke
- I have been pastor at Savior Divine since July 2004. Prior to my current position, I had served at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Maywood, IL, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Runnemede, NJ. I graduated from Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, IN, with a concentration in musicology and graduated from Concordia Seminary in Exile (Christ Seminary - Seminex) in St. Louis, MO. I received a D. Min. degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.