On the Go - November 18, 2008

Knowing what God has done and will do is gratifying, but it's why he does it that's life-changing.

Live it
They say hindsight is better than foresight. That may be true for someone who doesn't have a relationship with God, but not so for those who do. It's not that believers know exactly how something's going to happen, but with all the resources afforded us, we should know the right end of the bookend as well as the left. But, are you someone who is clueless about what God is doing in the middle of the bookends, or right in front of your eyes? I know from Scripture what God did and will do, but what is he doing today? And what should I do?

I've often wondered how much of the future the people in Scripture knew? Some prophets knew more than others for sure, but most of them were no different from you and me. We read of their lives in the Bible because God thought it important for us to know we're not alone. I'm impressed this morning with Samuel who looking to the future, made a stone mile marker of named it, Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far has the LORD helped us." Maybe today we need to establish an Ebenezer of our own and renew our trust in God, by saying "I trust You completely today because You've never failed me!"

Pray it
Thank you for this new day and another opportunity to trust You. I'm not certain where we're going, but I'm confident You're already there and by my side at the same time. What do I have to fear, when You're here, there and everywhere, Jehovah Shammah?

Resources
If Elijah was an earnest pray-er, does that make us insincere pray-ers? (2000)
We know hiis younger son was a prodigal, but did he treat his older son fairly? (2002)
Are we living in such a way, people want to emulate our lives? (2003)
Many people watch the news to find out what the Bible already reveals. (2004)
Devotional (2006)
God is not impressed when our trust in Him is a last option. (2007)
Are we someone whom God cna trust? . (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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