Introducing New Prime Minister Abe

Today Prime Minister Koizumi (perhaps you remember him dancing to "Elvis" with Bush in Memphis a few months ago) stepped down from his position of 5 years, and Shinzo Abe (I think it's pronounced like "ah-bay", not like "Abe Lincoln") was elected the new PM of Japan. According to the papers, his challenges as the new leader will be improving Japan's bad and shaky relationship with China and South Korea, dealing with the problems that have arisen from a rapidly aging population, and, as with every country, something about economy. He's 52 and the youngest PM ever in Japan. He has a wife, but I haven't found anything about kids or not. Let's pray for Prime Minister Abe. Filling Koizumi's shoes is a feat in itself, but being the leader of a Japan, a big boy, is a huge task. "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:1-4