On the Go - February 1, 2010

Our fear can limit what God wants to do in our life.

Live it
"No way! That's impossible! That's never been done!" I wonder how many times the Disciples wanted to tell Jesus that, but felt their doubt might preclude what he planned to do. Some were brave enough to say what was on their mind, but most of the time, fear was their master and not Jesus. We shouldn't judge them too harshly howver, for we're no different. How many of us are afraid to tell Him we don't believe Scripture? Paul wrote in 1 Th 5:16-18, we should pray without ceasing. We can argue over what "without ceasing" means, but how many of us go day after day and never spend a single minute in prayer?

Luke 1:37 promises nothing is impossible with God. Really? Are we praying by faith for things most consider impossible? Eph 6:18 tells us to pray in the Spirit on all occasions. Really? Is church the only place we pray, or should I say, listen to someone else pray? Paul also said to pray with all kinds of prayers and requests. Really? I've identified at least forty different ways to pray. If you are praying, how many ways do you do it? Paul continued, "With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." I've saved the easiest question for last because I know you're consistently on guard and praying for other believers. Ok, I set you up! So here's a bonus question: if you never do what God expects you to do, how will you know he can do what he said he would do?

Pray it
I believe Lord, help my unbelief.

Resources
If you don't think you have enemies, Satan will provide them. (2001)
Alternative worship fosters easy believism . (2002)
Hidden sin hinders prayer . (2004)
Have you grown comfortable being out of fellowship with God? (2005)
There are consequences to remaining disobedient.. (2006)
How many times have we substituted a greeting card for a prayer? (2007)
Not everything seemingly innocent is.. (2008)
Everything we say or do should remind us of God. (2009)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Build a spirit of sacrificial love in me toward my life partner.

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

Their school.
Teach our child in character as much as knowledge.

Their teachers.
Create a thirst for righteousness in their life.

My children's friends.
Protect my kids from the bad influence of other kids.

My friends.
Create a praying spirit in them.

My work.
Keep my employer from making mistakes that would jeopardize the employees.

My city.
Give our city strong leaders with strong spiritual wisdom.

Governmental leaders.
Return our leaders to the godly principles our Nation's Founders employed.

My country.
Restore godly principles to our judicial system.

My President.
Desire to do the right thing for the right reason.

My church.
Make our holy aspiration stronger than our perspiration.

My pastor.
Give my pastor strength and energy to do Your work in your power.

My church leadership.
Restore the joy of those who serve without passion.

Sister churches.
Send them families to serve through ministry.

Persecuted churches.
Protect those churches who suffer.

Missionaries.
Watch over their kids and their family removed.

The sick.
May they not lose sight of wellness.

The lost.
Convict them of sin today and give them desire to do something about it.

Those in despair.
Strengthen those who are weak and despressed.

Those in the hospital.
Protect them from neglect and/or abuse.

Those grieving.
Keep them from dwelling on their losses.

Widows.
Grant them peace.

Orphans.
Give them the peace of God that passes all understanding.

Myself.
Restore my soul, extend my bondaries and bless my ministry.

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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