On the Go - December 26, 2009

We should not think when we forget that God does too.

Live it
Like so many Americans, I've been trying to deal with extreme disappointment as current administration tries to bury everything good about our country. Sometimes my distress leads to depression when I consider this mess is a product of we Christians sleeping on the job. But when I open my Bible and read, I quickly realize the world has always been on a downward spiral. It's only when the drain of hedonism makes a giant sucking sound that we tend to take notice.

Well, for you radical conservative Christians out there, here's a ray of sunshine for you. You must know Israel will not sit still and allow Iran to put an atomic weapon in play. And since the U.S. Senate passed a heath industry takeover against the wishes of the majority of Americans, global warming restrictions can't be far behind. This action will likely set into motion the one world government prophesied in Scripture, dependent on a disarmed United States who surrenders her sovereignty to weaker nations. Here's the good news, it's highly likely that before any of this takes effect, something else, or should I say Someone bigger, will take center stage. And who has time to worry about health or carbon footprints when you see Jesus? Now, don't you feel better?

Pray it
I want nothing but to see you coming in glory, Lord; not for justice or even deliverance, but to see men bow down and admit who You are. The time seems right, but if not, I will not faint or retreat, but proclaim your Word steadfastly to the end.

Resources
Few people represent the best God can do through someone. (2000)
Are you a CEO, e.g., worshipping God on Christmas, Easter and Other special days? (2004)
Mary was blessed, but I doubt she felt that way until Jesus was born. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
Is it really so surprising the world tries to remove Jesus' name from history and use it profanely? (2007)
If we don't have it, it's obvious we don't need it ? (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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