On the Go - July 1, 2008

When caution is thrown to the wind, you can expect surprises.

Live it
The four men were deemed unclean because they had leprosy and were expected to stay away from regular people. Because of that, they learned to survive together living off what others discarded. But what is a person to do when you're starving and have nothing to lose? Famine had overtaken the city of Samaria and the camp of the Arameans was just outside the city where warriors prepared to kill the people of Samaria. As the four stood at the gate of the city, they chosethe lesser of two evils: to enter Samaria where they weren't supposed to go, or the camp of the enemy where they would likely be killed.
Interestingly, as desperation took over, they chose to enter the camp of the enemy instead of Samaria. In Kings 7, we read that God had already confounded the Arameans and they fled, leaving food and possessions behind for the taking. This account should remind us that good things may come to those who wait, but better things come to those, who in desperation, go in faith.

Pray it
It's amazing that no matter how difficult something seems at the time, it's seldom as bad when I go in Your Name and trust You for the result. I'm learning that, not only are you faithful in everything, but You reward me according to my faith. I praise You, God. All blessings come from You.

Resources
Most people don't pray because they don't believe prayer works. (2000)
Revival is fueled by accountability and reconciliation. (2001)
Seeking God is discovering and doing things that please him. (2002)
The only thing holy about idols is seeing what color of smoke they generate when they burn. (2004)
Spending time with God is the only way to become spiritually strong . (2005)
It's alarming how few pray except in church where they listen to someone else do it. . (2006)
Devotional (2007)
How you resspond under stress defines your character. (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Teach me to love my wife today the same way Jesus loves me.

My children.
Lead my children in paths of righteousness and keep them from straying too far.

Their school.
Keep those of bad influence from teaching in our schools.

Their teachers.
Protect those whose passion is to teach what is right in Your eyes.

My children's friends.
Give my children godly friends who are committed to do what is right in Your eyes.

My friends.
Help me be a friend to the friendless and faithful to those who befriend me.

My work.
Make me a diligent worker, one who inspires my boss and leads him to trust you.

My city.
Take my city one where truth and liberty are dominant and favoritism has no place.

Governmental leaders.
Guide government leaders to do only that which Scripture teaches.

My country.
Convert our country's patriotism "fever" into a passion for holiness under Your Banner.

My President.
Give him wisdom to make the choices You want him to make.

My church.
Give my fellow church members a passion to be clean and reconciled to each other.

My pastor.
Direct him to lead resolutely, anchored on the rock of uncompromising faith.

My church leadership.
Teach the leaders in our church to serve faithfully, even when none one is looking.

Sister churches.
Bless those churches whose stand is uncorrupted by a world value system.

Persecuted churches.
Protect persecuted brothers, giving them a testimony that extends around the world.

Missionaries.
Bless them. Meet their ministerial and personal needs to overflowing.

The sick..
Sustain those on his or her sickbed.

The lost.
Direct them to someone willing and ready to present the Gospel of Jesus without compromise.

Those in despair.
Remind those in despair that it is only ignorance of God that's hopeless.

Those in the hospital.
Protect those in the hospital from infectious germs that might exasperate their condition.

Those grieving.
Give hope to those who grieve so they will know it's purpose and not be servants to it.

Widows.
Protect the widows and provide their needs. Bless those who serve them.

Orphans.
Let the orphans know of Your care. Bless those who care for them.

Myself.
Give me the confidence to speak your Word boldly today.

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).and One-minute Devotionals (2006 to present).
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