(CS4U) Vantage Point & Prayer Watch For November 8th, 2010

View this devotional on web site Sweet Sleep When day is done and you lie down to sleep, do you rest serenely? Do the experiences of the day pass through your mind, or tomorrow's unknowns cause you distress? In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 What can change that? The Old Testament speaks of peace as prosperity, health and fulfillment, but it also talks of wholeness and harmony based on relationship. The absence of strife (peace) is found only through the presence of God. David says that "the Lord has set apart the godly" and hears when you call to Him. He tells you to "ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent." (Psalm 4:3-4) David took refuge in that. You, too, can be fully aware of God's presence and His willingness and ability to answer your prayers. Your difficult circumstances, dangers you encounter, or illnesses may not go away. But you can have the confidence of David. Unrest and instability in the nation affect its leaders. Military forces around the world face threats every day. Pray for them. Put your trust in the Lord. Let your inner turmoil be quieted. Then close your eyes and enjoy the sweet sleep only God can give. Recommended Reading: Proverbs 3:19-26   J.K. - Your Prayer Team writing staff President Obama Pursues Improved Cooperation with India President Obama traveled from Mumbai to New Delhi Sunday to pursue his campaign for improved cooperation between the U.S. and India on trade and economic issues. Hillary Clinton Rules Out 2012, 2016 Presidential Runs While in New Zealand as part of a two-week Asia-Pacific tour, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton once again emphasized that she had ruled out running for the presidency through 2016, according to the Associated Press. 9/11 Workers Face Deadline for Health Settlement Thousands of laborers, police officers and firefighters suing New York City over their exposure to toxic World Trade Center dust have until Monday to decide whether to join a legal settlement that could ultimately pay them as much as $815 million. (OPTIONAL) CLICK ON EACH HEADLINE ABOVE FOR COMPLETE BRIEFING Share the Prayer Team - please forward this email to your friends, family, church members and/or co-workers. Presented By ~ The Presidential Prayer Team Since 2001, The Presidential Prayer Team has been the source millions of Americans have turned to for encouragement and inspiration to pray for America, our President, our national leaders and our Armed Forces. If you would like to receive these daily devotionals by email? Join the Prayer Team -- it's free! Join the largest group of intercessors in America, and we'll provide you with an extensive variety of tools and resources (like this devotional and Prayer Watch) to assist and support your prayer life. JOIN THE TEAM | GIVE A GIFT CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (Toll Free) 866-433-PRAY or 866-433-7729 (Press 1 for Member Services) Fax: 480-946-3341 Mail Address: The Presidential Prayer Team, PO Box 15040, Scottsdale, AZ 85267-5040 Email Address: Info@PresidentialPrayerTeam .org Your Subscription Information: This email was sent to pkshere@gmail.com, because you've asked to receive information from The Presidential Prayer Team. To ensure you receive this, add this email into your address book: prayerteam@presidential-prayer-team.org To discontinue receiving devotionals from The Presidential Prayer Team : unsubscribe To change your email - send your old and new email addresses to info@presidentialprayerteam.org

(CS4U) November 8 - Preaching the Word

Note: Some subscribers may have received a series of past Days of Praise articles for July. We are sorry for the redundancy, which was caused by a technical problem that now appears to be resolved. Thanks again for subscribing.   Preaching the Word November 8, 2010   "Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word." (Acts 8:4)   Every believer has been called to preach God's Word, not just pastors of churches. When Christ gave the Great Commission to "preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15), it was clear that this could be accomplished only if every Christian would actually preach the gospel!   This was practiced first by the members of the church at Jerusalem. Then, when the believers were "all scattered abroad . . . except the apostles" (Acts 8:1), these "laymen" went everywhere preaching the Word. One of the "deacons" selected to relieve the apostles of the "business" affairs of the church was Philip, and he "went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them" (Acts 8:5), speaking to great crowds and winning many to Christ. Then shortly afterward, the Lord called him down to Gaza where he met an Ethiopian eunuch, and he "preached unto him Jesus" (Acts 8:35). This teaches plainly that one can preach to a large congregation, but he or she can also preach to one person. It is not the size of the congregation but the theme of the message that makes one a preacher of the Word!   Furthermore, it is not only by word of mouth that Christ is preached; Paul says that "the gospel . . . was preached to every creature |literally, 'in every creation'| which is under heaven" (Colossians 1:23). "And how shall they hear without a preacher? . . . But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world" (Romans 10:14, 18). One can preach verbally to a congregation or to an unseen audience through radio or in writing to a reader, and even a godly lifestyle can "preach" effectively (although not specifically) of the saving work of Christ. Even the heavens declare His glory, and every believer must preach the Word! HMM   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229     Powered by phplist. This email was sent to pkshere@gmail.com. To unsubscribe, change your email address, or update your subscription, please go to www.icr.org/change

(CS4U) Leadership Promises - Lifting the Lid

November 8 Lifting the Lid "Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the Lord said to you, 'You shall shepherd My people Israel, and be ruler over Israel'."  2 Samuel 5:2 Why did Saul fail as Israel's king, while David succeeded? The answer can be found in the Law of the Lid. Leadership ability is the lid that determines a person's level of effectiveness. And to reach the highest level of effectiveness, you have to raise the lid on your leadership ability. David had many lids on his life, but they did not stop him: 1. His family 2. His leader 3. His background 4. His youthfulness and inexperience Ultimately David became a great leader - yet not because he lacked limitations in life. He achieved much because he became a lid lifter. Every leader has lids on his life; nobody is born without them. And they don't disappear when a person receives a title, achieves a position, or gets invested with power. The issue is not whether you have lids, but what you are going to do about them. The Maxwell Leadership Bible To subscribe to this Daily Devotional  click here If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy of this devotional, click on the picture below: Unsubscribe from this mailing. Unsubscribe from all mailings from EQUIP. Modify your profile and subscription preferences.

Saying the magic words: I Love You

When, in the course of events, one finds himself or herself desperately wanting to say the three scariest, and most beautiful, words in the human language; it is necessary to consider the wisdom of such a statement. Often, it is evident that it is not wise to say what you really mean when it comes to people. The timing must be determined quite carefully.

If you really think it's necessary to say the words, click here for a list of how to say "I Love You" in almost all Languages.

But if you prefer to wait, here is a short list of possible ways to avoid blurting out this wonderful little sentence:

Stare deeply into the eyes of your new love, and bite your lip very hard. Smile. I find this is my most common approach, it usually works, but your lips will hurt after a while.



Think of something to do other than engaging in the beautiful silence that makes you desperate to blurt out your feelings. Physical distractions work well. Play with the hair of your beloved. Poke her in the armpit playfully. Nibble on his ear.



If the words start to come out by mistake, be creative. You can even rescue yourself in the most drastic of circumstances. For example:

YOU: "I lo . . . ath your mother."

YOU: "I love . . . to have lots of wild sex!'"

YOU: "I love you . . . kulelies! We should go to Hawaii sometime."



Pretend to cough, to "break up the moment".



Try to picture that beautiful person taking a shit. I know it is a rude awakening, but we all do it, and the thought helps distract you from your emotions.



Instead of saying, "I love you," say "I love your eyes," "You're so sexy," or "Yummy." These are similar, but not nearly as dangerous, ways to express some of the emotion that you feel.



If it is a woman that you love, suggest that she join your quilting circle. She will be very confused and the mood will be lost.



Find a kitten and give it to your love. You don't need to say a word in this case. (Make sure your love doesn't collapse convulsing, while around cats, first.)



Use the restroom. This is a very easy way to avoid multiple, uncomfortable situations.



Become extremely talkative. If you talk all of the time, you can just keep talking instead of allowing for those uncomfortable pauses.



Tape your mouth shut. This method doesn't usually work for long, so it is only a supplemental method.



Never allow yourself to be alone with the person that you think you love. Go out with friends. If you don't have friends, make them quickly. Party with the people on the sidewalk (unless you live in Washington D.C.)



Make use of your habits. When the mood is tense, grab a cigarette, mix a drink, make a sandwich, chew on a pen cap, holler random obscenities out the window, or pet the cat.



Get a cell phone. Set the alarm to ring at random intervals. Pretend to have heated discussions with your Ex. This generally helps break up the mood.



Buy a computer and learn to code.