On the Go - October 29, 2008

God is not an equal opportunity employer, but employer of equal opportunities.

Live it
Saul of Tarsus grew up under the influence of Jewish religious leaders who had no room for a Messiah they didn't approve. He probably aspired to be like them, so he watched them closely until he felt he was ready for service. As he stood by and watched Stephen, a follower of Jesus, being stoned, he decided to take action and his aspiration became a profession. I'm sure there wasn't an ad on the Synagogue bulletin board for someone to find and persecute followers of Jesus, but that's the position Saul created for himself. He honestly felt as if he was helping God clean house.But when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, Saul's life took a sharp turn.

We know that it was his character to be proactive, but it took God's intervention to point him in the right direction. Where once he stood against believers, now he stood with them, something the believers found hard to believe. Regardless, Saul, soon to be known as Paul, would now be opposed by most everyone he met, including the religious community he once embraced. What I learn from Paul's life is that God accepts me without precondition, as long as I am willing to obey him. And when I do, he'll supercharge my natural abilities to do supernatural things - all for his glory!

Pray it
Forgive me for sometime diminishing the value of Your calling. We all come by different route, with differing gifts to accomplish different things, but every calling is parallel and worthy of merit if done in Jesus Name and for Your glory. Thank you that it is You who calls me and not men.

Resources
Are you planting holy desire in the heart of your children? (2000)
If you want a friend, be one. (2001)
To go forward, you may need to get past your past. (2002)
God never said He would listen to every prayer. (2003)
A lack of holy desire simply means you're still under bondage to sin. (2004)
The salvation plan is simple so why do we make it so difficult? , (2005)
How often should we ask God for something He's already given us? (2006)
Why is it that we are willing to endure guilt but complain for the consequences. (2007)
Unchecked sin will take us where we don't want to go. (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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