Concentrate on begging petitioning peace from our Lord

"I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence." 1 Timothy 2:1-2, NKJV

We need to desire, create, and sustain a holy existence which is peaceful, pleasant, and productive...how can you be more diligent wit this in your own life, for yourself and other disciples who you affect?

God seeks to enlighten and unite us

"Having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth-in Him." Ephesians 1:9-10, NKJV

Obediently allow God to fill you with the most important knowledge of all by studying His letter to us, and genuinely fulfill awesome fellowship with other disciples for Christ's honor...

Honor our heavenly father by obeying the government

"because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing." Romans 13:6, NKJV

Willingly cooperate with appropriate government forces that God clearly approves of and supports, for the common good...

God alone is who enables us to work for Him

"Who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." 2 Corinthians 3:6, NKJV

Our heavenly father inspires us to live for Him effectively, so repay Him for that blessing with heartfelt and constant love and service to others, for His glory exclusively...

Obey Godly Government Authority

"Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God." Romans 13:1, NKJV

Appreciate (and respect) godly government authorities whenever possible, and seek our Lord's spiritual help and guidance when faced with those of them who don't operate morally...

God chose us as His personal people

"you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;" 1 Peter 2:9, NKJV

Our heavenly father personally selected each of us to represent Him well, in this world of darkness...how can you become more worthy of the sacred term 'disciple'?

Awaken to your personal calling of our Lord

"The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints," Ephesians 1:18, NKJV

Seek to continually wake up to what God is teaching you, communicating to you, and what He expects of you personally, for your individual service to the kingdom...