2 Approaches Toward the Place Where You Live: for the of the place where you live. But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, … - Jeremiah 29:7a for the of the place where you live. …and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. - Jeremiah 29:7b I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. - 1 Timothy 2:1, 2