I teach kindergarten. I recently heard one of my little ones say this phrase: “I did it accidentally on purpose.”

I wasn’t sure what that meant. I think they were saying they wished they could chalk up the thing they did to being an accident, but really it is exactly the thing they wished to do.

Kind of like saying unkind words to my husband. Or driving too closely to the car in front of me. Or not helping the person that I could and should help.

Maybe you’ve accidentally on purpose made some comments about those who run the country. First Timothy 2:1-2 says, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

That is going to sound different. Instead of cutting down, we’ll remember who is in control. Instead of wasting precious energy fretting and complaining with others, we should point to a God far above worldly thrones.