On the Go - November 25, 2008

No one gives meaning to having a friend in high places like God.

Live it
A few people in history have been known as a friend of God. Enoch, Noah and Moses were in that group, but Abraham is known as having been one. James 2:23 tells us it was his faith that set him apart and is responsible for making such a special bond possible. So then, how will this information profit you?

Before you get in line, hoping to become God's friend, know that everyone enjoying a relationship with Jesus has everything they need. Still, only a few people get to the point God views them as someone set apart from the rest. If you want to know the key, here it is: it's prayer. After all, when you have a friend, you want to spend all your time with them, don't you?

Pray it
What a friend we have in you, Jesus; all our sins and grief to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to you in prayer.

Resources
The Church has power to accomplish many things on earth that are being ignored. (2000)
We should not be so insulated from the lost that they can't find us (2002)
Thanksgiving is good; Thanksliving is better. (2003)
Trouble may have followed Daniel, but it never gained ground. (2004)
God's purpose will not only stand, but it's undeniable and unchangeable. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
When we're alone, there should be no confusion to whom we're talking. (2007)
If you're lost and still alive, there's hope. (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Teach both of us to trust your Word without compromise.

My children.
Remind my children of Scripture as they contemplate action today.

Their school.
Teach our children character as much as knowledge.

Their teachers.
Give my children teachers with godly character.

My children's friends.
Protect my kids from taking advice from ungodly friends.

My friends.
Teach me how to be a good friend to another person today.

My work.
Give my business a firm foundation on which to grow spiritually.

My city.
Guard our leaders from making laws that lead people to sin.

Governmental leaders.
Give our city godly leaders upon who you have influence.

My country.
Refresh our memory of the spiritual foundation upon which our country was founded.

My President.
Teach him to regard life as You do.

My church.
Humble us if we've taken our eyes off you and put them on men and programs.

My pastor.
Make our pastor a man of prayer that leads a people of prayer.

My church leadership.
Restore the joy of those church leaders who are serving without passion.

Sister churches.
Use all the Spirit-filled churches in this area to make a real impact on the lost.

Persecuted churches.
Provide the needs of persecuted brothers and keep moles away from the flock.

Missionaries.
Give them creative means to teach the Gospel that inspires a thirst for the Living Water

The sick..
Comfort those suffering from illness.

The lost.
Give me boldness to speak the gospel without compromise.

Those in despair.
Heal the hurt in the heart of those who have lost a loved one.

Those in the hospital.
Use doctors and nurses today to do your work.

Those grieving.
Comfort those grieving and build in them a spirit of trust to replace the doubts.

Widows.
Give us a heart for those in need and feet to move when your Spirit moves.

Orphans.
Place orphans in the care of godly men and women who know you.

Myself.
Magnify the work of my hands to bring glory to 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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