Make an Investment by Laurie McTier
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38
On January 3, 1994, my father, Bobby Wilkerson, went home to be with the Lord. As I recollect on my dad's life, I am reminded of the legacy that he has left in the hearts of all who knew him.
My father was a big man. He had broad shoulders and a coarse voice, just to see him would deter some of my friends from talking with him. But to those who knew him, deep down inside, my dad was one of the most compassionate men I have ever met. As he saw a need, he did not turn his head, he turned his heart and reached out to make a difference and assist them at the point of their need.
One lesson that my father taught me over and over again was to give and it will be given back to you. Whether we were going on a trip to the grocery or on a family vacation, I'm reminded that every time my father saw a need, he was moved with compassion, and took time to lend a helping hand. It did not matter if he knew the individual or not, he felt it was his duty to give of himself and to help them at their point of need.
Twenty One years ago, my dad was diagnosed with brain cancer. At the point of diagnosis, immediately his life changed. For nearly thirty years he had served as an engineer for the railroad. Now with the brain tumor, he could never drive a train again. Matter of fact, he was never able to work again. This devastated him. Our hearts were touched when those to whom he had worked with and reached out to for the past fifty four years of his life saw his need, they began to give back to him. Over the course of the next eight months of his life, his friends and family gave back to him ten-fold.
Every day is a gift from God. We have a choice to honor God in all that we do and seek to make an investment in the lives of others. We have one life, one chance to live this moment. You will never have the opportunity to relive today. Choose today to make a difference in someone's life. You will be glad you did.
Daily Prayer Focus: God, give us sensitivity today to the needs of those around us. May our lives be an investment for your Kingdom work.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go Ministry Supporters. It takes teamwork to make the dream work! Our ministry supporters have made commitments to play a vital part of our team through praying, sharing, caring, going, and growing.
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 January 3, 2014
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Friday, January 3, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
What Does the Lord Require?
What Does the Lord Require? by Joan Cook
When thinking about the New Year and what God would have me do in 2014, I look in the book of Micah 6:8. The Bible tells us, "He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
1. Do Justice - stand up for the rights of those who can't defend themselves: the orphans, widows, unborn babies. When you know what is right and do not stand up for it, you are not standing up for justice.
2. Love Kindness - It is so easy for us to be kind and show love toward others. Being kind is one of the basic characteristics of a Christian's life.
3. Walk Humbly with God - Humility is valuing others - not making yourself look big by making others look small. Also, acknowledging that God is God and knowing we look to Him for our being.
If we can do these three things in 2014, we will do well! "Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God".
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that in 2014, you will do what the Lord requires of you.
On The Go Prayer Focus: The GoTeam Short Term Missions Projects and GoTeam Members. GoTeams are made up of young people and adults who voluntarily go on an On The Go mission project around the world and are making a strategic impact 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 January 2, 2014
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When thinking about the New Year and what God would have me do in 2014, I look in the book of Micah 6:8. The Bible tells us, "He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
1. Do Justice - stand up for the rights of those who can't defend themselves: the orphans, widows, unborn babies. When you know what is right and do not stand up for it, you are not standing up for justice.
2. Love Kindness - It is so easy for us to be kind and show love toward others. Being kind is one of the basic characteristics of a Christian's life.
3. Walk Humbly with God - Humility is valuing others - not making yourself look big by making others look small. Also, acknowledging that God is God and knowing we look to Him for our being.
If we can do these three things in 2014, we will do well! "Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God".
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that in 2014, you will do what the Lord requires of you.
On The Go Prayer Focus: The GoTeam Short Term Missions Projects and GoTeam Members. GoTeams are made up of young people and adults who voluntarily go on an On The Go mission project around the world and are making a strategic impact 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 January 2, 2014
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2014 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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P.O. Box 963, Springfield, TN 37172, (615) 299-0222, www.onthego.org
E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
All across the globe, people from every language and every country are celebrating the New Year! The Staff at On The Go Ministries would like to wish each of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Today we would like to take this time to reflect on truths from God's Word. Please read these verses prayerfully and expectantly.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11
"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" Romans 11:33
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Psalm 1:1-3
May God richly bless you today and everyday throughout 2014!
Daily Prayer Focus: Commit this new year to the Lord. Ask God to give you visions and dreams as you seek His focus for the new year.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Crusades, Celebrations, and Festivals. God has given Keith the opportunity and privilege of sharing the message of Christ both stateside and internationally. During each opportunity, Keith presents a joyful and enthusiastic, yet powerful and clear presentation of the Gospel and a call to commitment to 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 January 1, 2014
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2014 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
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All across the globe, people from every language and every country are celebrating the New Year! The Staff at On The Go Ministries would like to wish each of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Today we would like to take this time to reflect on truths from God's Word. Please read these verses prayerfully and expectantly.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11
"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" Romans 11:33
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Psalm 1:1-3
May God richly bless you today and everyday throughout 2014!
Daily Prayer Focus: Commit this new year to the Lord. Ask God to give you visions and dreams as you seek His focus for the new year.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Crusades, Celebrations, and Festivals. God has given Keith the opportunity and privilege of sharing the message of Christ both stateside and internationally. During each opportunity, Keith presents a joyful and enthusiastic, yet powerful and clear presentation of the Gospel and a call to commitment to 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 January 1, 2014
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2014 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
P.O. Box 963, Springfield, TN 37172, (615) 299-0222, www.onthego.org
E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Change Your World Through Prayer Part 3
Change Your World Through Prayer Part 3 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, 2013
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2002, 2013 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
P.O. Box 963, Springfield, TN 37172, (615) 299-0222, www.onthego.org
E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
Send E-zine questions or comments to: ezines@onthego.org
______________________________________________
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"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, 2013
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2002, 2013 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
P.O. Box 963, Springfield, TN 37172, (615) 299-0222, www.onthego.org
E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
Send E-zine questions or comments to: ezines@onthego.org
______________________________________________
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Monday, December 30, 2013
Change Your World Through Prayer Part 2
Change Your World Through Prayer Part 2 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:
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
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, 2013
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2002, 2013 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
P.O. Box 963, Springfield, TN 37172, (615) 299-0222, www.onthego.org
E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
Send E-zine questions or comments to: ezines@onthego.org
______________________________________________
Subscribing - If you're reading a pass-along copy of this "On The Go" devotional e-zine and want to receive your own subscription, free of charge, simply fill out the online form at http://onthego.org/ezine_newsletters.php .
After registering online you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your subscription request, and you simply reply to that e-mail. Thank you and God bless.
"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:
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
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, 2013
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
Change Your World Through Prayer Part 1
Change Your World Through Prayer Part 1 By Keith Cook
"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!
Tomorrow we will give you 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.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for vision to actually try this bold and exciting outreach in your area.
On The Go Prayer Focus: The Safety In Travel for each On The Go staffer and GoTeam volunteer.
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, 2013
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2002, 2013 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
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2013E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
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"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!
Tomorrow we will give you 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.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for vision to actually try this bold and exciting outreach in your area.
On The Go Prayer Focus: The Safety In Travel for each On The Go staffer and GoTeam volunteer.
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, 2013
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2002, 2013 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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2013E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
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 28, 2013
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2013 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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"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 28, 2013
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2013 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
P.O. Box 963, Springfield, TN 37172, (615) 299-0222, www.onthego.org
E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
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