Pray for our leaders

President Spencer W. Kimball taught that we should pray for our leaders.

Paul wrote: "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. For kings, and for all that are in authority." (1 Tim. 2:1–2.)

Pres. Kimball said, "We will develop loyalty to country and to the laws that govern us if we so pray. And we will develop love and faith in our Church leadership, and our children will come to respect them."  It is hard to be critical of Church leaders if we sincerely pray for them. We become more positive and happier as we pray for our leaders, rather than being always critical of them. 

As a Church leader and the prophet, Pres. Kimball knew how important prayers were for him. "And in recent years, I have felt a great power coming to me because of similar prayers of the Saints, raised to heaven in my behalf." 

We may not agree nor even be of the same philosophy as our country's leaders, but if we will pray for them and show them due respect, our attitudes will change.  In addition, a kind Heavenly Father, hearing our prayers, may help our leaders to make good and righteous decisions.