Lent #11: Discipline 3 of 7 - Prayer.

Pray for those in high positions.

(First Timothy 2:1-2)

Our grandchildren’s athletic tournaments have been canceled due to the Coronavirus

Pandemic. “Old folks watching boys and girls playing…” (Zech 8:4-5) is a sign of God’s blessing. It’s our joy and delight. What are we to do when we can no longer watch our grandchildren play?

We older folks are told to stay home and do nothing. That’s no fun. But, as Lent would have it, I suppose we can, as Jesus teaches us, “go into [our] room and shut the door and pray” (Sermon on the Mount, Mt 6:6). And, when we pray, the Apostle would have us “pray for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead peaceful and quiet lives” (1Tm 2:1-2). I think “peaceful and quiet lives” means watching our grandchildren play ball, wrestle and swim. That will be my first Lenten Prayer.