On the Go - July 2, 2010

We tend to take for granted those with whom we don't communicate. 3260

Live it
I've always found it difficult to remember someone's name, even if I was just introduced to them. However, I can do it if I make a conscience effort, like associating their name with something else and using it several times over the course of a few days. Psychologists say spaced repetition like that is the best way to remember something. I don't know about that, as some days I feel blessed to remember my own name.

All of us have, at one time or another, crammed information in our head just hours or minutes before we needed it. That might work well for a test, but did we not forget it all as quickly as we memorized it, like cool summer rain falling on a blistering hot sidewalk? A wise person works hard to memorize information they think they will need, which includes Scripture. But, most of us don’t even acknowledge what God is doing in our life, much less stop long enough to enjoy it and spend time in prayer thanking Him. And don't you hate it when you hear the report of how someone is doing after you promised to pray for them but you never did? I forget; is that bad memory, deception or negligence?

Pray it
Thank you for reminding me to remember to pray, who to pray for and how to pray.

Resources
A person on the sideline of spiritual warfare won't pray and is of no consequence to Satan.. (2000)
Waiting on God is not stagnancy, but looking at God's word, applying it and watching what happens. (2001)
Proactive discipleship has been all but dismissed by pastors and teachers of our day. (2002)
Success or failure is determined in the race, not at the finish line. (2003)
what one generation tolerates, the next will wholly embrace. (2004)
Not all religious actions will result in blessing. (2005)
How can you see what God is doing with your eyes closed? (2006)
People don't like others rising above them in rank and authority. (2007)
Revising history is easy when you're trying to convince lazy people. (2008)
The power to abstain may be the strongest natural desire. (2009)

Pray for...
My husband or wife.

My children.

Their school.

Their teachers.

My children's friends.

My friends.

My work.

My city.

Governmental leaders.

My country.

My President.

My church.

My pastor.

My church leadership.

Sister churches.

Persecuted churches.

Missionaries.

The sick.

The lost.

Those in despair.

Those in the hospital.

Those grieving.

Widows.

Orphans.

Myself.

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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