On the Go - December 27, 2009

Authority and power is not always necessary, but it sure doesn't hurt.

Live it
Recently I've been converting and editing 8mm film belonging to my older brother from Christmas 1958. So I'm a little nostalgic today, thinking about the past. But in the process of going back, I remember many projects I started but failed to finish. Thankfully, I can say without reservation that God used my "wrong" turns to make me what I am today. Still, I'm testimony to the fact it takes a long time for some to learn from their mistakes.

On hearing this, some of you might think Prayertower is in danger of an early demise. After all, our Lord's parable of the unfinished tower seems to have perfect application . Don't worry. After ten years of limited resources and keeping my hand to the plow, I'm pleased to report the work is fully functional and growing. All the praise goes to God who has done it in and through me. When I cross the finish line, it will be by the grace of God and those of you who have encouraged me and prayed for me.

Pray it
Though the finish line is out of sight, I'm confident You will carry me across when the time is right. Until then, I plan to keep my eyes on Jesus and not the obstacles that are lining up in my way up ahead. To God be the glory - great things You have done, are doing and will do - in His name!

Resources
David: The first requisite for being used by God, is to be weak. (2000)
Don't wait until it's too late to take care of unfinished business. (2001)
You don't have to be in jail to be a prisoner. (2004)
While we sleep, God is watching, waiting and working. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
Jacob: When we make provision for failure, we've already lost the battle. (2007)
For the Christian, God's benefit package is out of the world. (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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