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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people...
1 Timothy 2:1 NIV
This letter to Tim hasn't been written out of the blue, but is part of Paul and Timothy's relationship. 
And Paul starts here with reminding Tim we have a Big God, who wants us to share His Big Vision for the world by praying for all people.
So often my prayers are focused on me, my stuff, what's going on in my orbit, and Paul gently encourages us to lift our heads and see the world. 
Not to be overwhelmed by the enormity of the world's problems, or to think they're all ours to solve, but to grasp a glimpse of God's heart for people.
Where does your mind go when you think about people around the world?
Tonga.
Chicago.
Dhaka.
Wuhan.
Echuca.
London.
Places in the news, places where you know people, places where there's people God loves and wants us to love. 
We have a Big God who doesn't want us to lose sight of the world He loves. 
#somethingtochewon
#peopletoprayfor

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