On the Go - October 25, 2008

Hopeless disappointment is the reward for misplaced expectation.

Live it
Flip Wilson, a comedian now deceased, played a character on television who he named, Geraldine. With hands on her(his) hips and head cocked to one side, she(he) would exclaim, "What you see is what you get!" Millions have since repeated this phrase through the phonetic use of the acronym, "WYSIWYG." Well Flip, you might be right in every sense except politics. Their title might be Lord, King, Prime Minister or Mr. President, but everyone under their authority are subject to their leadership, be it good or bad. Most civilized countries have elections and democratically appoint new leaders to office every few years, but few rule in the manner they promised or the way people expected.

Everyone has expectation, but few of us place it where it won't lead to heartache. Let's face the fact that people change and seldom for the better. Only God can be trusted to remain constant and only He is worthy of our trust. The question we must face then, is exactly how much trust are we wasting on someone or something guaranteed to change and how much on Him who will never change and guarantees to honor His word forever?

Pray it
Thank You God for the Word that is eternally true and changeless. You have never and will never disappoint me, but will treat me far better than I deserve.

Resources
Having a godly friend requires being one. (2000)
We talk alot about accountability, but seldom do it because we don't want to be accountable. (2001)
When we study, memorize and meditate on Scripture, God will reveal incredible things to us. (2002)
We should cease doing things we won't be doing in heaven (2003)
Acknowledging truth may begin with acceptance of what the meaning of "IS" is (2004)
If it's answers we seek, we should look in places where God is working. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
Every conversation should be an interruption in prayer. (2007)
Knowing how to pray is simple, so why do we make it so hard? (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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