On the Go - November 15, 2008

You won't daydream while you're praying.

Live it
The human brain is a computer of sorts, but far more powerful than any machine constructed by man. Unlike a computer processor that only operates when the power is turned on, the brain is always at work, even when at rest. Men only aspire to build a computer with artificial intelligence, while the brain is the real thing, not manufactured and not artificial. Unlike a machine, the brain only uses a very small percentage of its potential while all computers operate on temporary memory executing binary code composed of many strings of ones and zeroes and manipulated by a programmer.

The Bible says we are made in God's image, leading to the logical conclusion that our brain is fashioned after a heavenly model. We're not programmed, but control what goes in and out of our brain through sensory perception. The only one who controls our brain is us, not God. That's why one person uses his thought process to serve man and another to abuse him, one to ponder evil and another to pray. So, now that we know we have all this processing power on board, what instructions will we give our brain?

Pray it
I'm amazed when I consider how You made me, and ashamed of how I fail to act in a way that proves my gratitude. Train me to do the things I should and avoid doing the things I shouldn't.

Resources
Salvation is like water in that it's always moving lest it get stagnant. (2000)
God's glory doesn't dwell in a tent but in those who are redeemed. (2002)
You can find your master by looking where you spend most of your time. (2003)
Keeping unresolved conflicts in the church is like planting weeds in a vegatable garden (2004)
It's sad that we sometime have to be cornered before we begin trusting God (2005)
Devotional (2006)
Giving by people in the Bible involved multiplication moreso than addition. (2007)
Every man has a God-shaped hole in his heart. (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Bless my spouse today with your richest blessing in Christ Jesus.

My children.
Protect my kids today, but do what's necessary to train them to make decisions based on your Word.

Their school.
Give our kids a heart for God that is unapologetic.

Their teachers.
Bless godly teachers richly as they serve you and not man.

My children's friends.
Protect my kids from the bad influence of other kids.

My friends.
Help me be a true and loyal friend today.

My work.
Bless my family and other families through my business.

My city.
Teach our leaders the "right" way to act.

Governmental leaders.
Slow the growth of evil in government and strengthen your people.

My country.
God bless our country if she blesses and honors your Name.

My President.
Give him a tender heart of compassion for those he serves.

My church.
Make our church a place where Jesus is praised, worship is predominant and open to your leading.

My pastor.
Bless those who shepherd rightly; keep the "rancher" mentality away from your flock.

My church leadership.
Magnify the work of our church workers to reach your objective.

Sister churches.
Make all our sister churches as one body doing one work.

Persecuted churches.
Make a way to escape for our brothers in persecution, if you can be glorified that way.

Missionaries.
Provide richly their emotional, spiritual, emotional and physical needs.

The sick..
Heal those suffering with illness in your time and in your way.

The lost.
Win them through the witness of your children.

Those in despair.
Show those in despair the peace of trusting in Your Name.

Those in the hospital.
Protect them from neglect and/or abuse.

Those grieving.
Draw the fatherless to a reliance on you - our heavenly Father.

Widows.
Help us care for those widows who feel alone.

Orphans.
Help your people care for those orphans who feel alone.

Myself.
Use me to do your work and receive my gratitude- a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that praise your Name.

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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