On the Go - October 20, 2008

Privilege comes by association, but not necessarily power.

Live it
Is there anything a person begging on the street corner has that you want? Probably not, but what about your boss? Does he have something you desire? The answer is more than likely a resounding "Yes!" Since he probably controls promotion and pay grade, our career and lifestyle are a direct result of what he thinks of us, what he says about us and what he does or doesn't do for us. When you stop and think about it, isn't it the same way in our relationship with God? Does He have anything we want? Absolutely! Everyone wants security, comfort, ample provision and top mine off please, with a cherry on top; you know, eternal life in glory walking on streets of gold, thank you very much!

Scripture is replete with promises from God to give us what we ask for, as long as we meet certain conditions. Curiously, even with such great opportunity, what have we asked from Him today? Most people will claim to have so much seemingly unanswered prayer in their trash basket, they quit praying all together. It's also amazing to me that we can ask God to give us eternal life, but won't ask for the simplest thing today. Could it be that our lack of prayer is not frustration, but is actually disbelief, or perhaps clutching our sin that has separated us from Him. Could it be we've come to settle for hope of heaven when we die, but dare not presume to ask for anything we can do on our own? Ouch!

Pray it
My desire today is simple. I want to walk with You, know Your heart and do Your will. I want to know my life has counted for something good in Your sight and be so close to You, I won't know the difference between earth and heaven when we reach that mile marker.

Resources
Knowledge may come from hard work, but true understanding comes from above. (2000)
We have the same resources that David had when he faced Goliath (2001)
It's profitable to pray in solitude, but we need to learn how to pray in a crowd. (2003)
Be careful when you lay on hands, because you can't undo it. (2004)
The difference between Queen Esther and Jonah was in their response when called to serve. (2005)
Praying with good intent and unconfessed sin is a waste of time, your's and God's. (2006)
It's not conincidence that Christians see things the world doesn't .(2007)
Bad friends will influence you more than you realize. .(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)
One-minute Devotionals (2006 to present).

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