Happy Birthday by Keith Cook
Today is my wife's birthday. Joan is supposed to get gifts today. They are supposed to tell her and express how much people love and appreciate her. While they will make her day more exciting because she loves receiving funny and unique gifts they will in no way actually reflect her friends real love for her.
While Joan is supposed to be the one receiving gifts on her birthday she really is the greatest gift of November 20 because she keeps on giving and giving of herself to all she meets. She constantly tries to brighten up everyone's day and their lives. She never meets a stranger and is happy to be the first one to share a funny story.
When God allowed Joan to be born on earth He must have known how much her kind of joy and mischief would be needed in the circles He would have her living in. As her husband I could not think of a more unique and fun person to grow old with. Happy Birthday My Love.
In 1850 Fanny Crosby was converted on the day we celebrate Joan's birthday. While she was not born during Fanny's time of ministry she does share her zeal and passion for ministry. She said her conversion "plants a star in her heart that no cloud ever eclipses." Joan is a shinning star that decorates all her friends' lives. She is a reflection of Jesus.
Before you go about your day I am sure you could think of several special people who are in your life. Why not give them a gift of yourself today. Call them or write them and tell them that you are giving them an early birthday present that you hope reflects the joy they give you. Tell them how much they mean to you and how much they make your life complete.
Happy Birthday Joan Cook
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for zeal and joy to serve the Lord wherever you are planted. Also Pray for Joan, she is worthy of your prayers.
On The Go Prayer Focus: All the local churches, committees, and leaders who will be working with On The Go Ministries and the Keith Cook Team in creative outreach efforts in the United States and around the world.
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 November 20, 2013
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
How To Be A Servant
How To Be A Servant by Keith Cook
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus" Philippians 2:5
Yesterday we looked at how not to be a servant and today we are going to look at how to be a servant. If you look at the seven words that represent how not to serve Christ and just do the opposite you will be well on your way to being a servant God can use. Pride, credit, comparison, covet, neglect, avoidance, and casual are all words that represent the bad features of servantless lives. The path to service includes all of the following:
1. Humbleness - Pride does keep us from serving God and others but being humble gets us in a position of being used by God to do great things.
2. Teamwork - While wanting credit neutralizes our effectiveness in serving others, serving with a spirit of teamwork helps everyone get their mission done.
3. Complementing - Looking at others and how they serve or work slows and limits our own service, but complementing and noticing the good that others do and allowing that to motivate us to greatness helps God use us to our maximum potential.
4. Promoting - Coveting others positions or titles hurts our servanthood but promoting others and helping them succeed is the ultimate picture of a servant leader.
5. Professionalism - Being professional and getting right to a task helps us not serve others too slow and cause undue pain and suffering.
6. Acceptance - Not doing God's will produces godless results but accepting the Lord's path of servanthood spirit filled results.
7. Commitment - Not putting forth your best effort is not pleasing to God and actually hurts the image of Christ in our society but a totally committed Christian doing the work of Christ always makes an impact in a neighborhood.
While our service is a God thing it is clothed in flesh and bones. You are the only Jesus some people will ever see.
Daily prayer focus: Serve Jesus now! There are people around you who are counting on your service.
On The Go Prayer Focus: The "On The Go Daily Internet Devotions". This devotional series is read by hundreds around the World via the internet. "On The Go Daily Internet Devotions" are used to encourage, challenge, and motivate Christians in their daily walk. Pray for Keith, Joan, the On The Go Staff, and special guests as they share daily through these devotional thoughts. You can subscribe to these daily devotions via our website if you are not already a subscriber.
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.
Daily Devotion for November 19, 2013
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"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus" Philippians 2:5
Yesterday we looked at how not to be a servant and today we are going to look at how to be a servant. If you look at the seven words that represent how not to serve Christ and just do the opposite you will be well on your way to being a servant God can use. Pride, credit, comparison, covet, neglect, avoidance, and casual are all words that represent the bad features of servantless lives. The path to service includes all of the following:
1. Humbleness - Pride does keep us from serving God and others but being humble gets us in a position of being used by God to do great things.
2. Teamwork - While wanting credit neutralizes our effectiveness in serving others, serving with a spirit of teamwork helps everyone get their mission done.
3. Complementing - Looking at others and how they serve or work slows and limits our own service, but complementing and noticing the good that others do and allowing that to motivate us to greatness helps God use us to our maximum potential.
4. Promoting - Coveting others positions or titles hurts our servanthood but promoting others and helping them succeed is the ultimate picture of a servant leader.
5. Professionalism - Being professional and getting right to a task helps us not serve others too slow and cause undue pain and suffering.
6. Acceptance - Not doing God's will produces godless results but accepting the Lord's path of servanthood spirit filled results.
7. Commitment - Not putting forth your best effort is not pleasing to God and actually hurts the image of Christ in our society but a totally committed Christian doing the work of Christ always makes an impact in a neighborhood.
While our service is a God thing it is clothed in flesh and bones. You are the only Jesus some people will ever see.
Daily prayer focus: Serve Jesus now! There are people around you who are counting on your service.
On The Go Prayer Focus: The "On The Go Daily Internet Devotions". This devotional series is read by hundreds around the World via the internet. "On The Go Daily Internet Devotions" are used to encourage, challenge, and motivate Christians in their daily walk. Pray for Keith, Joan, the On The Go Staff, and special guests as they share daily through these devotional thoughts. You can subscribe to these daily devotions via our website if you are not already a subscriber.
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.
Daily Devotion for November 19, 2013
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Monday, November 18, 2013
How Not To Be A Servant
How Not To Be A Servant by Keith Cook
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." Philippians 2:3
In our modern world of self-promotion and self-centered actions it is hard to find many servants. If you asked most children what they want to be when they grow up they probably would not say a servant. But if you examine their list of job choices you would see a desire to do service type jobs such as a doctor, teacher, policeman, fireman, soldier, president, and missionary. All these jobs relate to serving others. If children are prone to want to serve, then why is it so hard to actually grow up and serve your fellow man. The answer might just lie in the fact that most servants do not make very much money or it cost too much money to get in a position of service.
A more down to earth application of servanthood can actually be applied to each of our lives no matter what our occupation. But before we can be a servant to others we have to get over some real hurdles in our emotional life that hinder our servanthood. Several of these are:
1. Pride - Pride keeps us from serving God and others.
2. Credit - Wanting credit neutralizes our effectiveness in serving others.
3. Comparison - Looking at others' and how they serve or work slows and limits our own service.
4. Covet - Wanting to do others tasks hurts the service we are called to do.
5. Neglect - Serving others too slow causes undue pain and suffering.
6. Avoidance - Not doing God's will produces godless results.
7. Casual - "Sloppy agape" or not putting forth your best effort is not pleasing to God and actually hurts the image of Christ in our society.
Daily prayer focus: Pray that you will rise to the level of a servant each day this week. Serve others and thus serve Christ.
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 Devotion for November 18, 2013
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"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." Philippians 2:3
In our modern world of self-promotion and self-centered actions it is hard to find many servants. If you asked most children what they want to be when they grow up they probably would not say a servant. But if you examine their list of job choices you would see a desire to do service type jobs such as a doctor, teacher, policeman, fireman, soldier, president, and missionary. All these jobs relate to serving others. If children are prone to want to serve, then why is it so hard to actually grow up and serve your fellow man. The answer might just lie in the fact that most servants do not make very much money or it cost too much money to get in a position of service.
A more down to earth application of servanthood can actually be applied to each of our lives no matter what our occupation. But before we can be a servant to others we have to get over some real hurdles in our emotional life that hinder our servanthood. Several of these are:
1. Pride - Pride keeps us from serving God and others.
2. Credit - Wanting credit neutralizes our effectiveness in serving others.
3. Comparison - Looking at others' and how they serve or work slows and limits our own service.
4. Covet - Wanting to do others tasks hurts the service we are called to do.
5. Neglect - Serving others too slow causes undue pain and suffering.
6. Avoidance - Not doing God's will produces godless results.
7. Casual - "Sloppy agape" or not putting forth your best effort is not pleasing to God and actually hurts the image of Christ in our society.
Daily prayer focus: Pray that you will rise to the level of a servant each day this week. Serve others and thus serve Christ.
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 Devotion for November 18, 2013
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
We Serve a Great God!
We Serve a Great God! by Joan Cook
"Your, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all." 1 Chronicles 29:11
I was recently reading a book by Anne Graham Lotz when I came across these interesting facts that clearly tell what a great God we serve.
There are 400 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.
The closest galaxy to us is 978 trillion miles away.
Astronomers estimate more than 100 billion galaxies.
Each galaxy has 100 billion stars.
Each star has been personally hung by the Creator, who has not only numbered them, but knows each of them by name.
Wow! What a great God we serve! He's not only great in the big things, like a galaxy, but also in the very small, insignificant things.
God placed a sponge-like pad between the head of a woodpecker and it's bill to absorb the shock when the bird strikes a tree. How extraordinary to know we serve a God that cares about a little woodpecker not knocking himself out when he pecks on a tree!
If you know you serve such a great God, why don't you share Him with others today? Indeed, the Lord is great and worthy to be praised!
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for an opportunity to share with someone today about the Great and Mighty God you serve.
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 November 17, 2013
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"Your, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all." 1 Chronicles 29:11
I was recently reading a book by Anne Graham Lotz when I came across these interesting facts that clearly tell what a great God we serve.
There are 400 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.
The closest galaxy to us is 978 trillion miles away.
Astronomers estimate more than 100 billion galaxies.
Each galaxy has 100 billion stars.
Each star has been personally hung by the Creator, who has not only numbered them, but knows each of them by name.
Wow! What a great God we serve! He's not only great in the big things, like a galaxy, but also in the very small, insignificant things.
God placed a sponge-like pad between the head of a woodpecker and it's bill to absorb the shock when the bird strikes a tree. How extraordinary to know we serve a God that cares about a little woodpecker not knocking himself out when he pecks on a tree!
If you know you serve such a great God, why don't you share Him with others today? Indeed, the Lord is great and worthy to be praised!
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for an opportunity to share with someone today about the Great and Mighty God you serve.
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 November 17, 2013
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Friday, November 15, 2013
Mystery of Evangelization
Mystery of Evangelization by Keith Cook
News Event: On The Go / Keith Cook Team is hosting our Annual Thanksgiving Outreach on Saturday, November 23rd! We are in need of volunteers to help us pack food boxes and household items at Feed The Children in La Vergne, TN. Visit www.onthego.org to register, make a donation, or for more information.
"The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going." John 3:8
For over thirty years I have studied, read, dreamed, and done evangelism. I have seen almost every fad and gimmick known to man on how to get people's attention, promote the message, and call for a decision for Christ.
Every year it seems that the evangelism section of my local Christian bookstore gets smaller and the emphasis given to evangelism by local churches, associations, denominations, and mission boards seems less emphatic. While this amazes me, it is not a mystery. I understand human nature. I am a student of history. People can "do church" without doing evangelism. Real evangelism takes risk, vision, insight, leading, and heart.
There is a Mystery to evangelism.(1) The Spirit moves as He sees fit. I often tell churches and crusade audiences that I do not bring revival in my suitcase. Revival and life breaks out in the strangest places and in the strangest ways.
There is Mystery in what Happens when the Spirit moves. You never really know what someone can do under the direction of the Holy Spirit until He actually invades the life and actions. When the Spirit moves often there are tears of joy or tears of pain. Rejoicing and combating, going out to do God's will and allowing God to direct. It is a mystery, but a mystery worth following.
There is Mystery in that God can use us to do His will. Is it not amazing that God would consider using us to spread His Message when He has angels and qualified individuals more holy and worthy than we are, yet, He still chooses to use us to share His love. It is amazing and confounding!
There is Mystery in what God allows to Happen. Why did 9/11 have to happen? Why does there have to be pain and suffering? Why did a dear servant of God die of cancer when they were doing so much good? Why does God bless one ministry with funding while others seem to have very little? Why did one man come to Christ at an early age and another on his deathbed? It is a mystery that requires faith and trust in God alone for our direction.
There is also a Mystery about the kind of evangelist God would have us all be. Before we can effectively do anything for God we must be something.
We must be a true believer!
We must be a person of integrity!
We must be a student of prayer and the Word!
We must be a servant of Jesus!
The right combination of servant-hood is to be and do at the same time. Be in Christ as you share Christ!
While it is a mystery that God can and will use us, it is in His Word that we are assured that He will use us if we will be obedient servants. Mysteriously serve Jesus with your life. Amaze your friends! Amaze yourself! Even amaze the Devil, keep him guessing as to what you will do next.
(1) Original idea for this outline came from my teaching series of lessons from the Worldwide Perspectives Materials by Meg Crossman, page 166.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for Boldness and Courage as you actively seek opportunities to carry out the Great Commission.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go’s Performing Arts Team. Pray for our team as we minister through drama, puppets, interpretive dance, and music. Our Performing Arts Teams are made up of volunteers and On The Go staffers who travel around the USA to local churches and events sharing the Good News.
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 November 15, 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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News Event: On The Go / Keith Cook Team is hosting our Annual Thanksgiving Outreach on Saturday, November 23rd! We are in need of volunteers to help us pack food boxes and household items at Feed The Children in La Vergne, TN. Visit www.onthego.org to register, make a donation, or for more information.
"The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going." John 3:8
For over thirty years I have studied, read, dreamed, and done evangelism. I have seen almost every fad and gimmick known to man on how to get people's attention, promote the message, and call for a decision for Christ.
Every year it seems that the evangelism section of my local Christian bookstore gets smaller and the emphasis given to evangelism by local churches, associations, denominations, and mission boards seems less emphatic. While this amazes me, it is not a mystery. I understand human nature. I am a student of history. People can "do church" without doing evangelism. Real evangelism takes risk, vision, insight, leading, and heart.
There is a Mystery to evangelism.(1) The Spirit moves as He sees fit. I often tell churches and crusade audiences that I do not bring revival in my suitcase. Revival and life breaks out in the strangest places and in the strangest ways.
There is Mystery in what Happens when the Spirit moves. You never really know what someone can do under the direction of the Holy Spirit until He actually invades the life and actions. When the Spirit moves often there are tears of joy or tears of pain. Rejoicing and combating, going out to do God's will and allowing God to direct. It is a mystery, but a mystery worth following.
There is Mystery in that God can use us to do His will. Is it not amazing that God would consider using us to spread His Message when He has angels and qualified individuals more holy and worthy than we are, yet, He still chooses to use us to share His love. It is amazing and confounding!
There is Mystery in what God allows to Happen. Why did 9/11 have to happen? Why does there have to be pain and suffering? Why did a dear servant of God die of cancer when they were doing so much good? Why does God bless one ministry with funding while others seem to have very little? Why did one man come to Christ at an early age and another on his deathbed? It is a mystery that requires faith and trust in God alone for our direction.
There is also a Mystery about the kind of evangelist God would have us all be. Before we can effectively do anything for God we must be something.
We must be a true believer!
We must be a person of integrity!
We must be a student of prayer and the Word!
We must be a servant of Jesus!
The right combination of servant-hood is to be and do at the same time. Be in Christ as you share Christ!
While it is a mystery that God can and will use us, it is in His Word that we are assured that He will use us if we will be obedient servants. Mysteriously serve Jesus with your life. Amaze your friends! Amaze yourself! Even amaze the Devil, keep him guessing as to what you will do next.
(1) Original idea for this outline came from my teaching series of lessons from the Worldwide Perspectives Materials by Meg Crossman, page 166.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for Boldness and Courage as you actively seek opportunities to carry out the Great Commission.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go’s Performing Arts Team. Pray for our team as we minister through drama, puppets, interpretive dance, and music. Our Performing Arts Teams are made up of volunteers and On The Go staffers who travel around the USA to local churches and events sharing the Good News.
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 November 15, 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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Thursday, November 14, 2013
At Least Once
At Least Once by Keith Cook
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:13-16
The gospel of Jesus Christ is worth sharing. I personally believe everyone should hear the "Good News" at least once! Why not commit to do your part in sharing Christ with your friends and neighbors.
If you want to be successful in presenting Christ you should make sure you put forth your best effort. Make sure the Christ you are sharing is:
Presented Clearly - Easy to understand with language that speaks to the heart and mind.
Communicated Effectively - Shared with emotion, integrity, and with conviction.
Culturally Relevant - A message that meets real heartfelt needs.
Biblically Solid - The real message of Christ's love and plan for all mankind.
If you keep these four suggestions in mind you will be more successful in sharing Christ. If some people only have one opportunity to hear the message of Christ then you should make sure it is clear, effective, relevant, and Biblical. Take every opportunity to share Jesus. One day when you and all the people you have shared Christ with and who accepted Christ are in Heaven you will be glad you took the time and put forth the effort to be used of God in this way.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will open your eyes to the spiritual needs of those around you and for the opportunity to share Christ with someone today!
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 November 14, 2013
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"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:13-16
The gospel of Jesus Christ is worth sharing. I personally believe everyone should hear the "Good News" at least once! Why not commit to do your part in sharing Christ with your friends and neighbors.
If you want to be successful in presenting Christ you should make sure you put forth your best effort. Make sure the Christ you are sharing is:
Presented Clearly - Easy to understand with language that speaks to the heart and mind.
Communicated Effectively - Shared with emotion, integrity, and with conviction.
Culturally Relevant - A message that meets real heartfelt needs.
Biblically Solid - The real message of Christ's love and plan for all mankind.
If you keep these four suggestions in mind you will be more successful in sharing Christ. If some people only have one opportunity to hear the message of Christ then you should make sure it is clear, effective, relevant, and Biblical. Take every opportunity to share Jesus. One day when you and all the people you have shared Christ with and who accepted Christ are in Heaven you will be glad you took the time and put forth the effort to be used of God in this way.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will open your eyes to the spiritual needs of those around you and for the opportunity to share Christ with someone today!
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 November 14, 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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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Just Calm Down
Just Calm Down by Keith Cook
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?" Mark 4:39, 40
If you want Jesus to use you I would like to give you a simple way to relax and let God take control. The Lord will guide you if you just calm down.
Some simple ways to calm down are to:
1. Clear Your Mind - Clear. Take your mind off outside distractions. Focus on the task at hand
2. Make Your Heart Available - Available. Let the Holy Spirit have your heart. Be available to His leading all throughout the day.
3. Have A Loving Spirit - Loving. Let the Love of Jesus control you. Allow Him to pour out His love on the world.
4. Maintain A Ministering Mindset - Ministering. Look for opportunities to minister all day long. Don't say "Should I minister" but "How can I minister."
Calm down and minister for Jesus today. It will do you good.
Daily prayer focus: Relax today and seek God's doors of service.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Crusade USA. God has placed a United States effort on the heart and mind of the On The Go Team. Three Key Objectives for Crusade USA are sharing, praying and training.
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 November 13, 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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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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"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?" Mark 4:39, 40
If you want Jesus to use you I would like to give you a simple way to relax and let God take control. The Lord will guide you if you just calm down.
Some simple ways to calm down are to:
1. Clear Your Mind - Clear. Take your mind off outside distractions. Focus on the task at hand
2. Make Your Heart Available - Available. Let the Holy Spirit have your heart. Be available to His leading all throughout the day.
3. Have A Loving Spirit - Loving. Let the Love of Jesus control you. Allow Him to pour out His love on the world.
4. Maintain A Ministering Mindset - Ministering. Look for opportunities to minister all day long. Don't say "Should I minister" but "How can I minister."
Calm down and minister for Jesus today. It will do you good.
Daily prayer focus: Relax today and seek God's doors of service.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Crusade USA. God has placed a United States effort on the heart and mind of the On The Go Team. Three Key Objectives for Crusade USA are sharing, praying and training.
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 November 13, 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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