November 16, 2016 – 38 Days Until My Head Explodes, Or
Devotions to Prepare Us For Christ’s Coming

“Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord…and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.” James 5:13-16

Well, I guess this reindeer isn’t suffering anymore. But really, who would think this is funny? Not me…..heh heh heh. I am encouraged by the creativity shown by some of our fellow Americans during the holidays. Of course, you know what I am thinking, right? I am wondering if this decoration turns around like a real “spit”? “Reindeer roasting on an open fire……” Again, this is not funny…..lol.

I don’t think that it is too hard to believe that those who are suffering are inclined to pray. I have heard it said that there are no atheists in fox holes…. I think the most difficult spiritual exercise is to pray when we are in the midst of the average days of our lives. It is conceivable to pray when suffering – it is understandable to pray when things are really great. But, when life gets the better of us or things happen that bewilder us, then we need to pray — to stop, take time, and pray. Obviously, during the very early hours of Wednesday, November 9th, there were people who were very encouraged by the election of President Elect Donald Trump, and others were very, very discouraged. So in these times of transition, we need to pray often. Here are five categories to guide your prayers and find a prayer partner to join you in this most important endeavor:

1. President Obama
2. President-Elect Trump
3. The New Congress
4. Concerns For Our Economy
5. Our Nation’s Moral Compass

Pastor Dave