On the Go - November 22, 2008

When judging the least offensive speech, the quietest person in the room wins every time.

Live it
Like it or not, these are the days of political correctness, or PC. Not that I'm predjudiced against night. I mean, it could just as easily be the nights of PC, I guess. I realize some people view darkness as a better illustration of evil, and I'm not saying that PC is evil, nor am I implying the light of day can't be just as evil. And who can say what's evil and what's not? That might be judgmental on my part. After all, the Bible says,"Judge not, lest..." Wait, I'm sorry. Forgive me for refering to the Bible. I know that offends Muslims, but then God, I mean Allah, or God as you know him to be, might be offended too. If you offend him, you've got real trouble. Excuse me? You're an atheist? Not that's anything wrong with that, but would you mind standing over there with that agnostic? No, I'm not trying to profile you or group you guys together... No, not "guys" in the literal sense, Miss. You're a man? Ok, I give up. Anyway, I forgot the question. Can you ask someone else?

Pray it
I am so thankful I can't offend you with words, God. I guess the only way you're offended is when I won't talk to you at all.

Resources
Paul offered a splendid course of action for the persecuted Church of every age. (2000)
What can be learned from the writing on Belshazzar's wall? (2001)
What does God have to do to get and keep your attention? (2002)
Aren't you glad Jesus is Lord over whatever scares you? (2003)
The word of God stands forever against anyone or anything that tries to diminish it. (2004)
One thing is common to both Daniel and John was their vision of heaven. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
True worship begins with your face to the ground (2007)
We should seek to always please God. (2009)

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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