On the Go - October 7, 2008

When we submit ourselves to the wishes of another, we place our life in God's hands.

Live it

In my sophomore year of college I was treading water, not knowing where I was going or why. The Vietnam war was raging and only those with disability or actively attending school were exempted from being included in a military draft. So, what does a young man do after considering all is unpleasant options. Why, he takes the seemingly logical path, drops out of school and joins the Marines, of course!

I felt if I had to fight, I might as well do it for someone who recognized my independent feisty attitude. I've since found such "reasoning," although flawed, has been used by many people. One thing for certain, submission is the byword for everyday life for someone in the military chain of command. God didn't intend for me to go to war, but had other plans. What I didn't know but have since come to find out, is that God is at the top of any chain of command that man establishes. He doesn't relinquish command, even when He grants authority to someone under Him and over us.

Pray it
I honor You Lord, for You alone are Lord, and anyone I serve down here is under Your authority, whether they admit it or not. I trust where they lead me, for You are my Fortress and Refuge and never permit me to be taken where You don't go before.

Resources
The Urim and Thummin stones were viewed to reveal God's direction. (2000)
Esther is a great example of boldly going before the throne of mercy. (2001)
Failing to use the authority of Jesus' name is abuse of power. (2002)
It's sad that most Christians are waiting for death to see God's glory. (2004)
God loves us in spite of our ignorance. (2005)
What harm can man do when God is in charge? (2007)
Responsibility without authority? (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Bless my spouse today with your richest blessing in Christ Jesus.

My children.
Protect my kids today, but do what's necessary to train them to make decisions based on your Word.

Their school.
Give our kids a heart for God that is unapologetic.

Their teachers.
Bless godly teachers richly as they serve you and not man.

My children's friends.
Protect my kids from the bad influence of other kids.

My friends.
Help me be a true and loyal friend today.

My work.
Bless my family and other families through my business.

My city.
Teach our leaders the "right" way to act.

Governmental leaders.
Slow the growth of evil in government and strengthen your people.

My country.
God bless our country if she blesses and honors your Name.

My President.
Give him a tender heart of compassion for those he serves.

My church.
Make our church a place where Jesus is praised, worship is predominant and open to your leading.

My pastor.
Bless those who shepherd rightly; keep the "rancher" mentality away from your flock.

My church leadership.
Magnify the work of our church workers to reach your objective.

Sister churches.
Make all our sister churches as one body doing one work.

Persecuted churches.
Make a way to escape for our brothers in persecution, if you can be glorified that way.

Missionaries.
Provide richly their emotional, spiritual, emotional and physical needs.

The sick..
Heal those suffering with illness in your time and in your way.

The lost.
Win them through the witness of your children.

Those in despair.
Show those in despair the peace of trusting in Your Name.

Those in the hospital.
Protect them from neglect and/or abuse.

Those grieving.
Draw the fatherless to a reliance on you - our heavenly Father.

Widows.
Help us care for those widows who feel alone.

Orphans.
Help your people care for those orphans who feel alone.

Myself.
Use me to do your work and receive my gratitude- a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that praise your Name.

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