On the Go - July 28, 2010

God’s purpose is being fulfilled regardless of our willingness to participate. 3286

Live it.
Ever had a morning when you wanted to roll over and go back to sleep? I think everyone has experienced that sensation, but most of us eventually get up, put on clothes and do what's expected of us. And why is that? Some might call it being responsible and others mature. Then again, it might be the thought that whatever lies in wait won't get done unless we get up and do it, or the fact the longer we wait, our project won't get easier. But, what if God revealed to you what was going to happen today. Would it motivate you to get going or give you reason to bury your head under your pillow?

In that light, I often wonder about people in the Bible who weren't God's first choice and felt defeated before getting out of bed. Aaron must have wondered why God chose Moses instead of him, and David had several brothers who weren't chosen for special service. And who can read the parable of the prodigal son and not relate to his brother? Maybe you feel as if God has by-passed you on the way to chose someone else. If that's the case, remember the ground is level at the foot of the cross. The only one better than anyone else is Jesus and we've yet to hear His opinion.

Pray it
I'm convinced meekness exceeds greatness and that's a product of spending more time with You.

Resources
Knowing someone's name might be the simplest and highest expression of respect. (2000)
Dust on a Bible tells us volumes about a person's relationship with God. (2001)
It's ambitious to start a race but superfluous if we fail to finish it. (2002)
An humble person will usually listen to the opinion of other people. (2003)
God holds the parent responsible for giving right counsel to his or her children. (2004)
If God is my confidence, I don't need any of my own. (2005)
Religion, or reaching to find God, might feel good for the moment but it has no lasting merit. (2006)
We should know and fulfill God's calling. (2007)
Are sacrifices still expected from God's people? (2008)
Why do we make easy things hard and hard things easy? (2009)

Praying for... NEW!
My husband or wife.
Carry them where they can't go on their own.

My children.
Affirm to them Your ownership

Their school.
Make is a safe place for students and students

Their teachers.
Give them passion to make passionate learners.

My children's friends.
Build godly character in them.

My friends.
Bless their going and coming.

My work.
Shelter us under Your provision, Lord.

My city.
Make sin visible to those who can't see it.

Governmental leaders.
Teach them holiness and make them desirous.

My country.
Restore pride in godliness.

My President.
Make him a man of God in spite of his tendencies.

My church.
Bless us so we can bless others.

My pastor.
Show him Your glory so he can show it to us.

My church leadership.
May they be supportive in everything they do.

Sister churches.
Draw people to do Your work.

Persecuted churches.
Strength through their sadness.

Missionaries.
Effective against traditional tendencies.

The sick.
May their symptoms be honest.

The lost.
Fertilize the ground with peace.

Those in despair.
Show them hope in the dark.

Those in the hospital.
Make their stay short and productive.

Those grieving.
Replace their dread with reassurance.

Widows.
Honor their prayer and bless them.

Orphans.
Turn back feelings of despair

Myself.
Honor to serve Your cause.

Prayertower Devotionals are the original creation of James R. Green:
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Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004)
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One-minute Devotionals (2006 to present).

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