On the Go - March 9, 2010

Live it
"The truth and nothing but the truth" is taking a backseat with "So help you God" in our country. That's largely because we the people have given our leaders a pass when it comes to being truthful. You used to trust journalists to test everything said by politicians, but now it seems they're more concerned with receiving political favor than exposing lies, crime and corruption. When questions are asked of most leaders, their answer comes back as talking points that, not only avoid a direct answer, but have no bearing on the question or the truth. No wonder our nation's capital is overrun with scheming politicians and virtually void of honorable statesmen and honest reporters of the news.

It's important to note this problem didn't start in Washington. Since the beginning of time, men have chosen to ignore the truth for the sake of concealing their agenda and avoiding prosecution. But, we call them ignorant and we're accused of intolerance; we call them liars and are in turn called insensitive. It seems to me that until more intolerant, insensitive people step up, truth will continue to be a foot mat for ignoramuses.

Pray it
Forgive us for praying for revival in the church and restoration of our country without being willing to sacrifice anything.

Resources
The same way God can bless a nation, He can remove the blessing. (2002)
Jesus departed earth to prepare the place from which He will never depart. (2004)
Do you serve God by conviction or convenience. (2005)
Confession is seldom employed outside the context of prayer. (2006)
People of note don't have to promote themselves. (2007)
Faith must be exercised to see what God can do. (2008)
Christian should stand out from those who aren't. . (2009)

How to Pray for... NEW!
My husband or wife.
Bless them for the way they've blessed me.

My children.
Remind them of your love for them.

Their school.
Weed out ungodly influence and replace it with Your Word and prayer.

Their teachers.
Give them passion for truth, not manipulation.

My children's friends.
Use them to remind my kids of their godly heritage.

My friends.
Salt their oats with your Word.

My work.
Meet needs today while giving me time to relish in your Holy Word.

My city.
Turn back plans that reward wickedness and persecute the innocent.

Governmental leaders.
Turn back plans that reward wickedness and persecute the innocent.

My country.
Crush any attempt to circumvent righteousness.

My President.
Deliver him from opinions contrary to your Word.

My church.
Give us more passion for discipleship.

My pastor.
Guide him to preach what your Word does.

My church leadership.
Develop strong godly, unwaivering conviction in them.

Sister churches.
Keep members from looking for problems.

Persecuted churches.
Increase their joy relative to their suffering.

Missionaries.
Teach them to witness in a way that will yield significant results.

The sick.
Deliver them from self-imposed spiritual illness.

The lost.
Show them what they're not looking for.

Those in despair.
Brighten their day with Sonshine.

Those in the hospital.
May their condition not worsen, but find relief.

Those grieving.
Open their eyes to see what You see.

Widows.
Bring joy when they mourn, fulfillment when they remember.

Orphans.
May they feel the security of knowing their Heavenly Father.

Myself.
Use me to accomplish what You desire.

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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