On the Go - October 27, 2008

Everyone wants privilege, but few, if any, want to pay for it.

Live it
In these days of warfare against capitalism, freedom for the citizens of the greatest country ever conceived is at risk. Every week, another bank fails, government takes control of another private corporation and another industry shuts down and lays off their workers. If that weren't enough, Congress is voting shortly to squeeze "evil" private insurance companies out of business. They plan to do this by offering cheap government provided insurance, effectively giving away what they can't produce to someone who doesn't earn it. The problem with this plan is the fact government taxes but never produces profit from anything they do. Government's success is based on the continued success of the capitalism they love to condemn.

The current administration likes to use the phrase, "Yes, We Can!" But, the majority of citizens disagree with the notion and want to shout back in unison, "No, You Can't!" Everyone wants to provide basic necessities for those who can't provide for themselves. But the current attitude being promoted is hard work and sacrifice mean nothing and someone shouldn't earn what someone else considers excessive. It seems appropriate then, that the strongest nation in the world is at risk from the action of a few people who never punched a time clock, but live off taxes imposed on those who do.

Pray it
I'm reminded that I'm a citizen of heaven, and only live here temporarily. Part of me weeps for America, but another part recognizes that even though it's delayed, payday does come. Scripture says pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. When it gets down to it, America, without Your blessing, is becoming a footnote for the asterisk beside that verse.

Resources
Who is the person God will use? (2000)
Success rarely comes without past failure . (2001)
Parents have a responsibility to God for their children. (2002)
Some people love their pity party too much to go home (2003)
Everyone teaches without opening their mouth. (2004)
The foundation of discipleship is prayer. (2005)
Faith grow by giving God credit. (2006)
Proclaming Truth is powerful enough to stop lies .(2007)
Why are we suprised to see our plans turn bad? (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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