On the Go - July 8, 2008

"Out of sight, out of mind" is the tendency of selfish people.

Live it
A couple of things are curious concerning the account of Jacob, his ten remaining sons with one more left behind in Egypt. When the brothers returned from Egypt with food, they explained to their father that they had to leave their brother behind and only returning with their youngest brother would gain his release. It must have taken them a long time to consume all the grain brought back from Egypt, yet they didn't think about their brother until they were almost out of food. Then after it was all said and done, they moved out and took up residence in a foreign land, living in comfort and safety far away from their homeland. They never considered leaving Egypt and going back home. Then when Joseph died, the favor they had at the hand of one Pharaoh was replaced with servitude at the hand of the next. It seems to me when we find ourselves getting comfortable, we'd be wise to look around and see if we've where God wants us to be or where we want to be.

Pray it
If I've learned anything, it's that the peace You bring in the midst of the storm is better than what's afforded me on dry land at the hands of godless men. You O Lord are faithful and have never failed me. I wish I could say the same of myself.

Resources
Anger is an internal alarm that goes off when sin is taking root in our life. (2002)
A godly father will be a positive example so his children are inspired to be the same. (2003)
God's grace will not negate our need to repent. (2004)
The road to failure is paved with good intentions. (2005)
Devotional. (2006)
Devotional (2007)
Do you feel worthless? (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Teach me to love my wife today the same way Jesus loves me.

My children.
Lead my children in paths of righteousness and keep them from straying too far.

Their school.
Keep those of bad influence from teaching in our schools.

Their teachers.
Protect those whose passion is to teach what is right in Your eyes.

My children's friends.
Give my children godly friends who are committed to do what is right in Your eyes.

My friends.
Help me be a friend to the friendless and faithful to those who befriend me.

My work.
Make me a diligent worker, one who inspires my boss and leads him to trust you.

My city.
Take my city one where truth and liberty are dominant and favoritism has no place.

Governmental leaders.
Guide government leaders to do only that which Scripture teaches.

My country.
Convert our country's patriotism "fever" into a passion for holiness under Your Banner.

My President.
Give him wisdom to make the choices You want him to make.

My church.
Give my fellow church members a passion to be clean and reconciled to each other.

My pastor.
Direct him to lead resolutely, anchored on the rock of uncompromising faith.

My church leadership.
Teach the leaders in our church to serve faithfully, even when none one is looking.

Sister churches.
Bless those churches whose stand is uncorrupted by a world value system.

Persecuted churches.
Protect persecuted brothers, giving them a testimony that extends around the world.

Missionaries.
Bless them. Meet their ministerial and personal needs to overflowing.

The sick..
Sustain those on his or her sickbed.

The lost.
Direct them to someone willing and ready to present the Gospel of Jesus without compromise.

Those in despair.
Remind those in despair that it is only ignorance of God that's hopeless.

Those in the hospital.
Protect those in the hospital from infectious germs that might exasperate their condition.

Those grieving.
Give hope to those who grieve so they will know it's purpose and not be servants to it.

Widows.
Protect the widows and provide their needs. Bless those who serve them.

Orphans.
Let the orphans know of Your care. Bless those who care for them.

Myself.
Give me the confidence to speak your Word boldly today.

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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