On the Go - July 6, 2008

Motivation is born just above our tolerance level.

Live it
Asa became king in a long line of wicked and corrupt leaders, but Scripture says Asa was fully committed to the Lord his whole life. (2Chr 15:17) Israel had been on the outside looking in on God for a long time. They were without the Word of God or anyone to teach it to them. But in his distress, Asa turned to the Lord and sought him, and Scripture says he found Him. Things had gotten so bad in Asa's day, you couldn't even safely travel from one city to another. It was so bad Asa was motivated to pray and seek God. One can only wonder if he would have prayed if things weren't so bad. Isn't it like that with us? It's bad, but not it's not as bad as it will probably get. So, we can wait until it get's unbearable before going to God, right? I guess the appropriate question is, "How much trouble do we need before we will pray?"

Pray it
You've blessed me so much, how can I not express my gratitude? You have provided everything I need to face the trouble that is ahead, beginning with a desire to pray and spend time with You.

Resources
Like fireworks against a dark sky, our praise should stand out in dark times. (2000)
Before you pray, it's best to see if anyone's listening to you. (2001)
If Jesus is Lord of your life, He will take the steering wheel, not be co-pilot. (2003)
If you don't want trouble, stay out of the conversation that doesn't involve you. (2004)
We must deal with the consequences of unconfessed sin. (2005)
Following God means we'll probably have to move. (2006)
Devotional (2007)
It's not enough to pray, you should do it with great frequency. (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Give them confidence to trust Your Word without exception.

My children.
Limit their dependence on things that pass away.

Their school.
Return educators to moral principles, rejecting political pressure no to do it.

Their teachers.
Help them reject any teaching that contradicts Your Word.

My children's friends.
Use godly friends to condemn sin my children embrace.

My friends.
Teach us to live reciprocally according to Scripture.

My work.
Keep my boss from leading me to lie.

My city.
Shine in the dark places of this city to give hope to the fearful.

Governmental leaders.
Return our leaders to the godly principles our Nation's Founders employed.

My country.
Make righteousness look good to the purveyors of sin.

My President.
Give him courage to do the right thing even when expected to do the wrong thing.

My church.
Expose those guilty of destroying Your work.

My pastor.
Give him desire to only preach what You want to tell us.

My church leadership.
Don't let their fervor die when they become an employee.

Sister churches.
Grant unity to all churches in the area, based on desire to make disciples.

Persecuted churches.
Give all churches the boldness to minister regardless of potential danger.

Missionaries.
Watch over their kids and their family removed.

The sick..
May all those who are sick desire wellness.

The lost.
Speak to those who hate and let them see Your love as we do.

Those in despair.
When there seems to be no hope, show us what You see, Lord.

Those in the hospital.
Spread godly kindness through all those who serve the sick and injured.

Those grieving.
Restore hope for those who have lost it and give it to those who never had it.

Widows.
Fill their missing void with the love of the Spirit.

Orphans.
Draw godly foster parents into their lives who love and serve You, God.

Myself.
Help me to stand when I want to quit.

Prayertower Devotionals are the original creation of James R. Green: Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005).and One-minute Devotionals (2006 to present).
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