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Presidential Prayer Team; J.R. – Freedom Forfeiture

June 27, 2013 broboinhawaii Leave a comment

What happens when people “cast off restraint?” In I Timothy 5:23, Paul advocated using “a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.” But Americans have taken drinking to a devastatingly harmful level. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 80,000 deaths are attributed to excessive alcohol use each year, with an average of 30 years of potential life lost for each death. That translates to 2.3 million years of life forfeited annually.

Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint. Proverbs 29:18

Your problem may not be alcohol – a myriad of other vices may be robbing you of time and treasure. As you pray today, ask God to give you a prophetic vision of what your life will be when invested in service to Him and those around you who need God’s love and truth. The world celebrates “casting off restraint” as freedom and happiness…when in reality it leads to imprisonment and death. But when you embrace the plan God has for you and dedicate yourself wholly to the purposes of Heaven, your life will become disciplined, meaningful, and a blessing to those in your neighborhood and your nation who need Him.

Presidential Prayer Team; G.C. – Best Motivator

June 26, 2013 broboinhawaii Leave a comment

If you were asked to name the most successful type of television programming, what would you say: the enduring afternoon soap opera, the cooking show with a famous chef, or the yakity-yak talk show?

That your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Psalm 67:2

Research shows, even in a weak economy, an articulate announcer hyping a product of convenience motivates an audience. Not many will admit to watching infomercials or shopping channels, but at some point they do tune in. The shows are built on the principle that people buy what makes their life easier or better – as long as they are told in detail what the item is, and how to get it.

At the end of his earthly life, Jesus sent His disciples into all the world to teach His love and redemption. He directed that the gospel news be carried from person to person, town to town, by word of mouth. Today, that’s still the best way to deliver God’s message so that others will be motivated to respond.

Pray for people of faith in America today. May they be bold in sharing their personal faith and His hope for America. And may the United States continue be known among the nations as one nation under God.

Recommended Reading: I Chronicles 16:8-15

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Presidential Prayer Team; C.P. – The Impressive God

June 25, 2013 broboinhawaii Leave a comment

One only has to look at creation to be impressed by God. He created the expansive and ever-expanding universe. And as big as big is, the microscopic world He created is as small. But Creator isn’t all He is. He’s omnipotent, omnipresent and eternal. His character, too, is most astounding: forgiving, loving, pure, holy, truthful, dependable, full of grace and mercy. These are “His excellencies.”

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession. I Peter 2:9

Part of a Christian’s unique purpose is to declare those excellencies as an expression of who you are in Him! As one of His people, you are chosen. You are a priest – someone who helps people draw near to God. You are a citizen of a holy nation. And you belong to God.

He called you out of darkness into light and to be a light (Matthew 5:16). Today, share one of His excellencies with someone…through a prayer, a poem, a painting or word of praise. And pray for the unbelievers of this nation that their eyes will be opened to who Jesus is – so they will be led to repentance and experience for themselves the impressiveness of their loving Creator.

Presidential Prayer Team; J.K. – Saturated Hearts

June 23, 2013 broboinhawaii Leave a comment

It might be a toss-up on a hot, summer day to know which would be better: cold water or good news from a far country. In today’s verse, Solomon gives them equal due.

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25

Good news from a far country can come in many forms. During Jacob’s life, in a period of famine in his country, word came that there was plenty of food in Egypt. In times of weather-related disasters, kinfolk in other regions impatiently await reports of their family’s well-being. Today’s military serve on the other side of the world; their loved ones eagerly await a call to know of their safety.

Good news from afar can be as invigorating as water to a dehydrated man. And though Solomon may not have been thinking of it, there is no better news for the lost sinner than the salvation story…cold water for a thirsty soul. Heaven was far away but God sent His Son to bring you closer to Him.

In America today, some will reject Jesus and refuse to acknowledge the longing in their soul. They are thirsty but reject God’s gift of living water. Pray for them…that the Holy Spirit will overcome their objections and saturate their hearts with His love.

Presidential Prayer Team; P.G. – The Rule Book

June 22, 2013 broboinhawaii Leave a comment

Almost every new gadget or appliance comes with operating instructions. So long as the rules are followed, successful use is assured. The guidance is not always clear – consider a novice with an electronic notepad – and one might wish the author of those directions was there to interpret.

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. Psalm 119:30

How incredibly fortunate Christians are that God has placed within each one the Holy Spirit to interpret His rule book. Yet, as the first part of today’s verse reminds you, following the Lord’s intent for your life is a matter of choice. How many parents have admonished their children over and again that choices have consequences? In the everyday movements of life, you are faced with the need to decide. God has set out His plan for victorious living, and you must search the Scriptures to know His instructions.

Above all, today’s verse says, choose to faithfully follow Him. Mirror the instruction book’s author by being merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (Exodus 34:6). Intercede on behalf of America’s leadership that they might learn from God’s holy Word and choose faithfulness for themselves – to the benefit of the whole nation.

Recommended Reading: I Thessalonians 5:12-22

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