1 Timothy 2:1-2 "First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people. Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity" While it is no longer kings and monarchies looking to rule over one another, I am afraid the need to rule and division is at an individual level. We still struggle to live quiet and peaceful lives. It seems it is an inherent part of human nature. Even so, even though we condemned Jesus to a cross, we have come to know the love our heavenly Father. We have come to know His redemption and grace. So instead of looking to rule, to win, to gain, may we look to love, to give, and to grow, together. May we pray for one another and may we walk in the footsteps of Jesus who taught us how to live a truly peaceful and fulfilled life.