A Tranquil Life

Paul's first letter to Timothy urges the believers to "Pray on behalf of all men so that we can lead tranquil and Godly lives." Who is this? Who allows me to lead a tranquil and Godly life? The Legislature, law-makers who make it illegal for someone to break into my house. The police force, who enforce those laws, so I can go to bed at night and not be worried about someone breaking into my house. Correctional officers keep people who have broken into peoples houses from doing it again. Hundreds, probably thousands, of people allow me to lead a tranquil and Godly life. There are construction workers that build roads that allow me to go from one place to another and get my errands done. Health care professionals help me to stay safe and healthy. The pharmacist gives me the medicine I need to be healthy. The lady at the fabric store who helped me when I didn't know how much fabric to buy. Even Billy Blanks (the founder of Tae-Bo), and his cameramen, help me to live a tranquil, disciplined life,by exercising with his video in the morning. There are countless others-web designers who make it possible for me to write on my blog, restaurant workers who make me good food . . . the list could go on and on. And how do I help my loved ones to lead a tranquil and Godly life? By encouraging healthy activities, and helping them use time productively. By listening to their problems and stresses so that they feel tranquility. By encouraging them in Godly living.