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Presidential Prayer Team; J.R. – Holiday Holiness

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Presidents are criticized for almost everything, including their vacations. George W. Bush had a “lackadaisical approach to the world’s most important day job” according to one newspaper which disapproved of his frequent trips to his Texas ranch. And President Obama has been attacked for expensive and frequent trips to Hawaii. Whatever your opinion, remember this: A president is never really on vacation. One historian wrote this about President Franklin D. Roosevelt: “Even while relaxing…he received mail, reviewed dispatches, signed and vetoed legislation, met with political and world leaders, and delivered press conferences and speeches.”

Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.   I Corinthians 15:58

Does “steadfast” and “always abounding” describe your work for the Lord, or are you given to taking frequent holidays from your prayer life, Bible study and service to others? God’s desire and direction for you is to “be ready in season and out of season.” (II Timothy 4:2)

If you have grown weary in doing good, then you may not be drawing on the proper source for your strength. Today, ask God to increase your faithfulness. And as you lift up your leaders, pray that they govern with godly wisdom – in hectic days and holidays.

Recommended Reading: II Timothy 4:1-8

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Presidential Prayer Team; C.P. – Gone with the Wind

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People puzzled over why artists Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude would put up a 400 meter-long orange curtain across Rifle Gap near Rifle, Colorado. The project, done in the early 1970s, took two years in the planning and implementation and cost $700,000. With the first attempt, rocks and wind immediately tore the curtain to shreds. The second try lasted 28 hours. Of his work Christo said, “I think it takes much greater courage to create things to be gone than to create things that will remain.” Though Christo, Jeanne-Claude and the people of Rifle were satisfied with their success, many people thought their artwork useless.

For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. I Corinthians 15:21

This Good Friday, you’re not in the position of the disciples when they wondered if their belief in Jesus had come to nothing – like Christo’s curtain disintegrating in the wind. Paul reminded the early Christians that putting their faith in Jesus was not in vain. It was God’s plan all along for Jesus to die, resurrect and offer believers eternal life.

This Easter season, remember your faith in Christ is not futile…and pray that the Gospel will be clearly preached in America and many will turn to Him.

Recommended Reading: John 6:35-51