Friday, December 31, 2021

Change Your World Through Prayer Part 2

 Change Your World Through Prayer Part 2 By Keith Cook


"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints" Ephesians 6:18


For the past three days, we have been sharing the importance of Strategic Points Prayer and how you can change your world through prayer. If you want to do something at the end of the year that can affect your neighborhood or a needy neighborhood that God has put on you heart then On The Go's Strategic Points Prayer shows you how you can change your world through Prayer! 


The following can be done at each site or pick a different emphasis for each site! You can pick one for each of the four sites and have a different family or team member lead at each site. At the sites: 


1. Pray for the Lost 


2. Pray for Churches & those doing Good in the area


3. Pray against Sin - Strongholds - Satan 


4. Pray for the Team 


Strategic Prayer Observations Notes 


Below is a Strategic Points Prayer Observations Card. You can use this card or even a simple note card to record your prayer observations. Listed below are some hints for using this method correctly. 


1. Don't force yourself to "get" observations and ideas. 


2. Relax and pray. 


3. When God speaks to your heart right down very quickly the key ideas and simple notes to remind you of what He is saying to you. Then when you have time you can expand on what you have written down. 


4. Don't be afraid to share your thoughts with the group. 


5. Listen as God speaks to your heart and mind. 


6. Listen as others share and voice their observations. 


7. After your outreach is over remember to pray about your observations and to follow through on any action steps God has given you. 


8. Meditate and reflect on any scriptures that God has given you while praying. 


9. Make a copy of your Strategic Prayer Observations and give it to your outreach leaders so they can use what God has given you. 


10. You can use several forms or write on the back if you need more room. 


The Bible says... 


-Record the vision - your prayer insights 


-Make it plain - share them with others 


-So all who read it can run - run to win them 


Let's run to win our world! 


Strategic Prayer Observations Pad 


Name: _______________________ Date: __________ 


Location: ____________________________________ 



While Praying For the Lost and Needs in the area 


1. _______________________________________________ 


2. _______________________________________________ 


3. _______________________________________________ 


4. _______________________________________________ 


5. _______________________________________________ 



While Praying Against the Strongholds and sins in the area. 


1. _______________________________________________ 


2. _______________________________________________ 


3. _______________________________________________ 


4. _______________________________________________ 


5. _______________________________________________ 



While Praying for Ministries & Churches in the area. 


1. _______________________________________________ 


2. _______________________________________________ 


3. _______________________________________________ 


4. _______________________________________________ 


5. _______________________________________________ 



While Praying for the Team that is seeking to be used of God in the area. 


1. _______________________________________________ 


2. _______________________________________________ 


3. _______________________________________________ 



Other Prayer Observations. 


1. _______________________________________________ 


2. _______________________________________________ 



Scriptures God brought to your mind while praying 


1. ______________________ 2. ___________________ 


3. ______________________ 4. ___________________ 



Action Steps God gave you while praying 


1. ______________________________________________ 


2. ______________________________________________ 


3. ______________________________________________ 


4. ______________________________________________ 



This internet version has none of the hard copy graphics or detailed information that you may need to implement this in your local area. Please contact our office for help or to receive a video or full handbook. 


Be careful and celebrate the New Year in Christ.


Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for vision to actually try this bold and exciting outreach in your area.


On The Go Prayer Focus: The Development Ministries of On The Go. This ministry team helps On The Go stay on the go! Many individuals want to make an investment in eternity through On The Go Ministries. Through their wills, trusts, monthly electronic funds transfers, donations of stocks, and planned giving they do just that. If you are interested in helping On The Go take the Gospel around the world through your giving and financial support please let them know. Visit OnTheGo.org for details.


Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.


On The Go Daily Devotional for December 31, 2021

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

Change Your World Through Prayer Part 1

 Change Your World Through Prayer Part 1 By Keith Cook


"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalms 46:10


If you want to do something at the end of the year that can affect your neighborhood or a needy neighborhood that God has put on you heart then On The Go's Strategic Points Prayer shows you how you can change your world through Prayer! 


The following can be done at each site or pick a different emphasis for each site! You can pick one for each of the four sites and have a different family or team member lead at each site. At the sites: 


"Where there is no vision, the people perish:" Proverbs 29:18


Over twenty years ago, while on a mission project to Mexico, God spoke to my heart about a way for our teams to hear from Him and effectively reach out into needy areas with the message of Christ. He gave me the idea of Strategic Points Prayer. Strategic Points Prayer is praying at key places of need or significance. The entire team prays together using several symbolic expressions of faith and trust in God. These expressions include: holding hands as a sign of unity, raising hands as an act of victory and faith, locking arms as a sign of strength in unity and love, reaching out with hands as an act of delivering God's love and message to the lost. 


If you want to do something at the end of the year that can affect your neighborhood or a needy neighborhood that God has put on you heart then On The Go's Strategic Points Prayer shows you how you can change your world through Prayer! 


The following can be done at each site or pick a different emphasis for each site! You can pick one for each of the four sites and have a different family or team member lead at each site. At the sites: 


1. Pray for the Lost - Their need to be saved, open doors, courage to make the right decision - Stretch out hands towards the city, houses, people, and pray for them. We do this as a group; picking several people to vocalize the prayers after a time of group prayer. (Make a line and have people pray with hands reaching out in all directions. Often we form an arrow symbolizing that we are the Lord's Arrow of Victory.) 


2. Pray for Churches - Pray for all the ministries trying to make an impact into this area. Those of the past, those working now, and those who need to come in the future. Pray for missionaries, para-church groups, local missions, churches, and etc... (Pray in a circle, holding hands symbolizing unity and trust.) 


3. Pray against Sin - Strongholds - Satan - Pray binding the Devil and his schemes, pray for victory over the poverty, indifference, hatred, bigotry, neglect, and sin. (Pray back to back in a circle - symbolizing protection and raise hands in victory as you pray in power!) 


4. Pray for the Team - Pray for the outreach projects you are going to implement and for the team you will need to do what God wants you to do. Unity, power, love, courage, wisdom, etc... Include the local workers. Pray in a circle with arms over one another's shoulders symbolizing closeness and bearing one another's burdens. Pray joyfully and with enthusiasm. You will win, you have won because He has already provided the Victory! 


Now that you have decided to try something new here are some key observations that can help you and your family or ministry team actually do this ministry activity to start your new year in a spiritual way.


Why Strategic Points Prayer 


1. To bind the Devil and expose spiritual strongholds. 


2. To unify your family in the outreach or you team that is helping you. 


3. To inspire courage and hope. 


4. To begin the process of taking back an area for God. 


5. To set the focus of the outreach project on God and His power and not the resources and wisdom of man (or the team). 


6. To help the team see the total victory that needs to be won: the lost saved, strongholds broken down, church unity stressed, the team needs, strength, etc... 


7. Strategic Points Prayer shows clearly that the outreach project is part of a grand process that God has had in motion since the foundation of time. 


Strategic Points Prayer Notes 


1. This is not prayer walking! 


2. Do not be ashamed or afraid to be very vocal, excited and animated. (Raise hands, shout, sing, etc.) 


3. Have fun and relax. 


4. Pray and listen to God as He speaks to you! 


5. Follow the four suggested "Pray For" steps in order.


6. If you go to more than four spots you can have other emphasis at each spot: hospital - sick, government building - leaders, tourist spot - tourists, athletic field - athletes, school - teachers & students, business center - business owners, factory- workers, market - merchants, orphanage - orphans, slums - poor & needy, mall - families. 


7. Don't just drive by the sites and pray while moving or while sitting in a vehicle! Get out and get on site! Walk around and get the feel of the site and really seek God's will for your time there. 


8. Take your time and do not get in a hurry. 


9. After each prayer site ask for key insights, observations, and visions. Write them down and add them to your prayer list. 


10. As you go from site to site people may ask what you are doing. Tell them! You may want to invite them to join you. 


11. At each site be nice to those around you and you can invite them to join in the prayer time. 


12. Forty-five minutes to two hours is plenty of time to cover all sites. Watch out for fatigue and exhaustion!


As you can see, Strategic Prayer is vital in our Christian life and ministry. Tomorrow we will give you some key tools regarding Strategic Point Prayer


Daily Prayer Focus: Lord, Teach us to Pray!


On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook, Joan Cook, the U.S.A. Staff, and On The Go Board of Directors, as they add leadership and direction for the ongoing ministries of the Keith Cook Team and On The Go.


Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.


On The Go Daily Devotional for December 30, 2021

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

What Does The New Year Hold?

 What Does The New Year Hold? by Keith Cook


"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:" 2 Peter 1:19


If you look to the political realm your new year will be filled with fighting and divisions. Partisan politicians need to be taken to the woodshed and given an old fashion spanking. When a man or woman cannot rejoice at the capture and incarceration of a man who has killed millions something is wrong. Whatever happened to serving those who elect you! Whatever happened to statesmen and world leadership. Liberal and negative hate groups are rising up raising millions of dollars to hurt good men and women who stand up for morals and standards in our country. What a ride we all have in store for us. I personally am recording most of the programs I watch on television so I can fast forward through all the attack adds running. I do not even watch Critical News Network anymore. I go to Christian news sites and check the news every hour and when there is an emergency situation I will usually watch a more fair and balanced newscast. I wish there was a twenty-four hour Christian news channel on Sky-Angel.


If you look at the historians your year will be a year like any other, full of ups, downs, and patterns that repeat themselves from generation to generation. Every year always brings joyous times and sad times. There will be the "agony of defeat" moments, as well as fireworks and celebrations when one of our teams win the "big one". Life will go on. Days will come and go. The hourglass of time will continue to flow. You can count on it.


If you look to your God you will find that He will be the stability of your days! Jesus Christ will be there for you come Democrat or Republican. He will shower you with protection whether you are running for a touchdown or from a terrorist attack. God has a perfect will for your life and His Word encourages you to seek it with all your heart and soul. In this next year strive to stay on focus with Him. Do not go down any of the perilous paths that the Devil places in your path. For 365 days seek to give every moment and opportunity over to the leading of your Lord. This past year is quickly fading away. Why not confess and forsake all the sins, neglects, and prejudices that have invaded your life. You can rise above the natural limitations that you currently live in. With Christ all things are possible if they are in His will and will benefit your life.


Daily Prayer Focus: As you prepare for the new year, pray for new determination to follow His star! Follow Jesus!


On The Go Prayer Focus: The Interns who faithfully come to On The Go each year to work for Christ and learn how to do ministry that matters for the kingdom of God.


Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.


On The Go Daily Devotion for December 29, 2021

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

The Mighty Men

The Mighty Men by Joan Cook


"These be the names of the mighty men whom David had:" 2 Samuel 23:8


Several years ago, I underwent a surgical procedure. I had a lot of time to rest and meditate.  The Lord led me to read 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings. Here are some thoughts I'd like to share with you.


I began reading about King David and his mighty men. David established good council in those around him and he placed strong men in leadership positions of his household, army, and his kingdom. These men who would go to battle and destroy David's enemies, against all odds, were called "mighty men". They were valiant warriors who fought for good! These warriors killed lions with their bare hands, destroyed 800 men at one time, fought off entire armies by themselves. (Of course, they hand the hand of God behind them.)


In looking at these mighty men, I have realized just how important it is for us as Christians to be mighty men of God. Sometimes it is hard to stand and be mighty when we feel feeble and weary. But we have to remember that we have all the power we need behind us. God has provided the resources and the armor as we go into battle, and the plan we need to implement. All we have to do is be obedient. The Lord has called us all, as Christians, to be mighty men and women of God. Don't let the enemy fool you into thinking you are a weak, unimportant part of the body of Christ. With Christ behind, beside, and in front of us, we can become valiant, mighty warriors. 


Just as the mighty men of David trained their bodies for battle, so must we train ourselves today! We cannot click our heels and snap our fingers and instantly become strong. There are things we have to do: 


1) Read your Bible - to grow in Christ, we have to learn of Him and His ways. 


2) Pray - spend time talking to the Lord and listening to Him as He talks to you. 


3) Study the word - Get a commentary and begin to study the scriptures 


4) Go to Church - Surround yourself with strong Christians who will encourage you 


5) Share Jesus with others - begin to share what Christ has done and is doing in your life with those who come in contact with. 


Daily Prayer Focus: Pray and ask God to help you become a mighty warrior for Him. If you do your part, He has promised to do His!


On The Go Prayer Focus: The 30 Minute Radio & Podcast Program "On The Go with Keith Cook". This is a weekly program airing over the internet, short wave, and radio stations. Each week Keith relates creative ways to share Christ. Pray for Keith, Joan, the On The Go Staff, and special guests as they minister on these broadcasts. You can hear these programs via our website if it is not available in your area.


Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.


On The Go Daily Devotional for December 18, 2021

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Is God Directing You To Do More

 Is God Directing You To Do More by Keith Cook and Laurie McTier


Is God calling you to do more for the kingdom of God? You have been blessed by your local church. You have been taught the Word of God with power by wonderful teachers. You have been inspired by tremendous testimonies, yet you consistently sit by and miss blessing after blessing by not getting involved with ministry that matters.


Here at On The Go, we are currently receiving applications for our upcoming GoTeam Projects. We have many openings for young people and adults who want to make an impact in another individual's life by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are ministries all around the globe who have needs for individuals who can take up the cause of Christ also.


God wants each of us to carry out the Great Commission. Projects throughout the United States, Kenya, Uganda, Burkino Faso, Nigeria, Belize,  and India all need Spirit filled and God sent volunteers. 


While our schedule is updated each week with exciting and new opportunities for service yours can be too. God wants you to get in a proactive mode and adopt a ministry mindset.  


We would like to invite you to consider being a part of one of our GoTeam Projects. You may think, "I'm only one person, what difference can I make in someone's life?" Each team member plays a vital and necessary role. Each year God strategically places young people and adults who want to be used by God to share the love of Christ and lead others to a personal relationship with Him. 


As we minister it is our goal to be a blessing, but truly we are blessed even more as we see the hand of God working in the lives and hearts of people around the world. 


It has been a great joy in our lives to watch as the Gospel is shared through drama, song, puppets, and preaching the Word of God. As we scan the crowd, it is amazing to see the expressions on the faces of individuals as they realize that Jesus died for them, He loves them, and wants to be a part of their lives. 


One young man in Africa ran through the market and stopped traffic, just so he could talk with our team. His words still ring loud and clear. "Today when I came to the market, I was lonely, hopeless, and very discouraged. As I stopped to listen to your drama and message, I became convicted that Jesus is the only way. Now, I have hope and a future. I know the love of Jesus, and today I am going home to my family and friends and I am going to tell all of them about the love of Christ and how He can change their life."


Now is a great time to decide to be On The Go for Jesus. With the holidays coming soon you will have ample time to share your desire and solicit prayer and support from friends and family. If you start now it will be easier to finance and get time off to go. 


For more information on how you can be involved on one of our GoTeam Projects, call On The Go Ministries at 615-299-0222 or email us at info@onthego.org . We look forward to hearing from you soon. 


Daily Payer Focus: Pray for workers to go out and work for Jesus on our short term GoTeam Projects. We still need hundreds of volunteers. Some are needed for one day events and some for several days. 


On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's Outreach Training Schools (OTS). In our OTS, young people and adults are trained to go to the next level in their service to God. Pray for On The Go as we train believers to make a difference in their generation.


Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.


On The Go Daily Devotion for December 16, 2021

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Ten More Days

 Ten More Days by Keith Cook


"I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart." Psalms 40:8


There are ten more days till Christmas. Only ten more days to shop for that perfect gift for those you love. With so much time there are many who will still wait till the last minute to get their gifts.


Some of the reasons people wait till the last minute to get that special gift:


1. They are afraid if they get a gift early they will see a more perfect gift later and will not be able to get it.


2. They do not have any idea what to get and keep hoping that they will see the perfect gift before they simply get an adequate gift that is not really what the person would want.


3. They cannot afford the gift they really want to get so they put off shopping until the last minute hoping to find a way to get it.


4. The present they want to get is not available. They are sold out. In demand. Hard to find. They are hoping to find it somewhere.


5. They are too busy to go out shopping. They will get something soon.


6. They are not into getting gifts for others and will simply get what is available at the last minute if they decide to get someone something or if someone gets them something.


7. They keep putting it off till later because other things keep getting in the way. They have good intentions but the time keeps getting away from them.


In many ways there are many who put off looking into their spiritual lives the same way many avoid Christmas shopping.


1. They are afraid of giving in to God's will for their lives because there is so much time to do what God wants them to do. They want to live a little first. Then they will do it. 


2. They are fearful that what they are thinking God is leading them to do is not what He really wants for them.


3. They think what God is asking them to do they cannot afford to do. It will cost them too much.


4. They keep looking for God's will but cannot understand what He is asking them to do. They simply miss Him because they want to understand the end result before they go on the journey of faith.


5. They are too busy with their own plans and dreams. They neglect Jesus and His call on their lives.


6. They do not think that God speaks to people today. They simply must do their best, be good, and not get caught doing anything bad. They will do something if they have to, but not now.


7. Many people want to follow Christ but they keep putting it off. They want to do His will but they are so busy and their lives are so cluttered they keep missing Him.


There are only ten days left till Christmas. Go shopping now and avoid the rush. Give in to having fun this Christmas. 


The call of God and the perfect plan He has for your life is for an appointed time. Take that time. Do not put off following Christ. Do not neglect His will. It will be a great present to present to your Lord. Give Him the real gift He wants this Christmas, you doing His will!


Daily Prayer Focus: Courage to do God's will.


On The Go Prayer Focus: Those who need to make decisions for Christ as On The Go and the Keith Cook Team shares the Gospel around the world. Pray that they will hear a clear message about Christ, that the Holy Spirit will move them to a point of decision and that they will be bold enough to publicly respond for Christ.  


Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.


On The Go Daily Devotion for December 15, 2021

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Christmas Times A Comin'

 Christmas Times A Comin' by Keith Cook


"For the grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee..." Isaiah 38:18


The holidays are a time of joy for many and dread for some. Some people actually dislike holidays because they remind them of failures and problems in their lives. Because of having to connect with in-laws and family for holidays there is great pressure on husbands and wives. There are explosions of divorce, separations, remarriages, and added pressure on the children in today's society. When you add the occasional tragedies that hit us all, as well as unreal gift expectations, the holidays can be very traumatic to many households.


What can we do as Christians to help?


1. Pray for wisdom for your own plans and activities.


2. Pray for others who are going through problems or have been hit with hard times during the past few years.


3. Watch for danger signs in individual's lives. Things like sad expressions, depression, crying, worry, frantic behavior, avoiding responsibilities, excessive spending, moodiness, and anger.


4. Be available to visit, talk, share, go out with, or even just shop with those in need.


5. Take time to take care of your shopping, travel plans, family arrangements, and needs as early as possible so you can be available to relax and have fun during the holidays.


With these five things in mind you can be well prepared to celebrate because, "Christmas Times A Comin'!"


Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for those going through tough times. Ask God to give you insight to make the holidays fun and rewarding for all.


On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook's Hands-On-Training Events. This is our Outreach Training School on the road. Keith and the On The Go Team share all across the USA and Worldwide in fun and creative ways that people can serve Jesus and make an impact in this generation!


Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.


On The Go Daily Devotion for December 14, 2021

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Monday, December 13, 2021

Join In

 Join In by Keith Cook


"He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock." Luke 6:48


In a report released by the National Study of Youth and Religion it was determined that Youth Group Involvement Develops Higher Self-esteem. 


In the study they found that regular religious service attendance, the importance of faith and years spent in religious youth groups are clearly associated with high self-esteem and positive self-attitudes. 


U.S. High school seniors who participated in youth groups for any number of years are significantly more likely to: 


1. Feel good to be alive 


2. Enjoy school 


Those who do not attend religious services are more likely to not feel good to be alive and not to enjoy school.


12th graders who participated for at least six years in Christian youth groups are more likely to have: 


1. Positive attitudes toward themselves 


2. Feel that they have something to be proud of in life


Those who had never participated in youth groups usually have negative attitudes about themselves and do not have many areas of their lives to be proud of. 


Most young people feel lost, lonely, and alone at school. Most schools are so big and seem unfriendly.


Retreats, Sunday School, Parties with Christian teens, Trips to fun places with Christian peers, and Youth Mission Projects all help youth build a sense of community. 


Encourage your teens, or if you are a teen, get involved with your local youth group. If they or you join in now it will help now and in the future.


Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for teens all around your neighborhood that they can connect with other Christian youth and have a place to grow and express themselves.


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On The Go Daily Devotion for December 13, 2021

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