On the Go - October 12, 2008

Seeing the unexpected may surprise us, but changing our plans to accomodate it should not.

Live it

The captain of a large seafaring ship spied a steady light through the fog in the direction he was headed. He told his signalman to send the message to the vessel in his path, "Alter your course ten degrees south!" The reply promptly came back, "Alter your course ten degrees north." The captain repeated his command adding his rank as Captain. The reply came back, "Seaman, Second-class here." Then the captain angrily added, "I'm a battleship," to which the seaman replied, "I'm the lighthouse."

If you're like me, there's no doubt been many times in the past when something seemed to be in the way of your progress and plans. At the time, the change seemed counterproductive and you no doubt questioned where you were going and why. Then some time later, after adapting to it, you looked back and saw God's hand in it. Might I suggest that when following God, we need to, not only be close enough to see God in it, but even closer to hear His instruction.

Pray it
Every problem in my life now seems a course correction, rather than an obstacle. Thank you for being the Magnetic Compass that draws me to You, but the GPS that confirms You always know where I am.

Resources
Micaiah: It's one thing to speak truth but another thing altogether to base your life on it (2000)
David: It's natural to consider the future when you've accomplished your goals. (2002)
Personal loss creates a brief period of preparation that fades with the storm clouds (2004)
Day-dreaming is like a welcome mat inviting troublemakers into your life. (2005)
God is with us as we grow so we will decide to be with Him when we're grown. (2006)
True son-ship comes when Jesus takes us to the Father and asks Him to adopt us .(2007)
Despair and hope are inextricably linked.(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:
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Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004)
Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005)
One-minute Devotionals (2006 to present).

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