Joe Prainito Audio Devotional

It’s that time: holiday cheer, the sound of sleigh bells, and buy buy buy our way into happiness. Yes Thanksgiving is a day to remember the many blessings that have been given to us; our life, family, our jobs, and our eternal salvation hidden in Jesus. We have so much to be thankful for, yet as thanksgiving presents itself, many homes are planning how they can chime in on the holiday sales, beating others to the stores, gaining the best bargains on that new TV, or gathering all the videos they can at that all time low price, and the attitude that fills the malls; well its an attitude that’s everything but an attitude of thankfulness.

Honking horns and cursing can be heard in the shopping mall parking lots, cutting in line, shoving and pushing is found on the inside of the stores across the nation, and the thankfulness found on that day; well I guess it only lasts until the turkey has begun to digest. We find people uptight, and stressed, neglecting to take a moment to remember what the Lord has done in their lives. Listen scripture says in the book of Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said; “never will I leave you never will I forsake you. So we can say with confidence, the Lord is my helper, I can not be afraid what can man do to me?

I encourage you; take your time remembering what the Lord has done for you this year. The year may have presented its trials, you may have had to endure some tribulations, but be encouraged by the fact that God, the God who created you, loves you, and will never leave you abandoned. So when you're out doing your holiday shopping, remember the greates gift that has been given to you, is not only priceless, but it's free; so give it away; the love of Jesus Christ.

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Join host of Christian Devotions Speak Up!!! Host Scott McCausey as he interviews Pastor/Author Joe Prainito about his new book titled "Identity". Joe's interview begins about 30 minutes into the program. For more information visit Joe Prainito's website at www.joeprainito.com

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Here is the follow up rap to the infamous "Candy Wrapper" rap. First thing you need to know is that I am not a rapper, but in every effort to have fun, I will make up and record a rap that I often perform live for the sake of audience participation, and a good laugh. I hope you enjoy this!!!

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Here is Joe Prainito speaking at Teen Challenge and rapping the "Candy Wrapper" rap with the help of 200 men singing.

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Do you remember those days of gathering around the fire, and reading the famous book Twas the night before Christmas? We remember the reindeer, and Santa Clause, the stockings ready for a fill up, and presents that fill the tree with shiny paper ready to be ripped apart. But in the Midst of all of this, have we forgotten the real reason for Christmas? Have we forgotten what God did one night in the manger with one woman, who gave birth to a baby, that one day she herself would call Lord? Listen to this Podcast and hear the story of Why we celebrate Christmas Day...

Twas the night before Christmas

Joseph and Mary on the Run

Knowing King Herod wanted the head of their son,

They came to the inn, there weren’t rooms anymore

Not a bed, not a cot, not room on the floor.

Mary went out to the fields with the cows and the horses

She gave birth to our savior all heaven rejoices.

Joseph arrived and said “what did I miss”

But when he saw baby Jesus he offered a kiss.

A star brightly shines for the world to see

Is God saying I now unite you unto me.

Believe in my son and you’ll never die,

Draw near unto me and to you I’ll draw nigh.

God said anything you ask in Jesus name you’ll receive,

Give love unto others and you’ve done t for me.

Though Santa is jolly and places gifts under your tree

My gifts will not perish if you live unto me.

So remember this Christmas to keep Jesus your sight.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good LIFE!

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! October 12 –With Joe Prainito

Join Scott McCausey, as he interviews Author/Speaker Joe Prainito about his books, his ministry, and his family. It will be a time of laughter, and good whole hearted fun. You won't want to miss it.

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Here is a live radio interview on LA Talk Radio with Authors Joe Prainito and Don Coffeen as we discuss our books and the topic of prayer and the importance of prayer in our lives.

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August 4th I was invited into LA Talk Radio in Hollywood California to discuss my new book "Climbing the End of Your Rope". Listen to the interview as we discuss the book, take calls, and just plain have a great time in the studio.

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Have you found difficulty finding time to pray? Have you found difficulty while trying to hear the voice of the Lord speak to you? Television, Compact Disks, Radio, and other media outlets have become a very loud noise in our homes these days. Trying to find a quiet place in our homes to read our Bibles and pray is rarity, but that doesn't make spending some quiet time with God any less important. God desires that we would set some time aside to spend with him, but the truth is that we've made cell phone calls, social networking, programmed T.V. and Radio a priority while wondering why we just don't hear the Lord speak to us. Truth is...if we want to hear from the Lord, then we need to make some changes.

Matthew 6:6 says: When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place, and your father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

You see sometimes we just need to shut the door to the things that are going on around us. we need to shut off the TV, shut off the radio, silence the phone, and spend some time with God, I tell you the truth, not only will the Lord hear your prayer, He will speak to you, give you direction, and give you a hope that is greater than any sitcom, phone call, or radio program could ever give.

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Have you ever heard a traffic news update that reported everything but the traffic? More than likely not. These reporters have one job when they step into the cockpit of that chopper and that is to report the traffic, if they did anything else we’d be a little upset wouldn’t we? We want them to do their job of telling us the best roads to travel that will get us to our destination without any accidents or detours. Because when they do their job we get to plan our lives more effectively.

In a like manner there are many Christians who have failed to do their jobs as Christians, and no I’m not saying that we need to get into a helicopter and report the good news of Jesus; however that wouldn’t be a bad idea. However we are instructed to lead people off of the road that leads to hell, and give them the news that will lead them towards the paths of righteousness, and eternity in Heaven.

Scripture tells us “to go into the entire world and preach the gospel, make disciples”. But many Christians have just sat back and enjoyed the scenery of the world, fixing their focus on the things of the world, and failing to do as we are instructed to do. I encourage you to set your sights on what God has called us to do. Let’s begin reporting the good news of Jesus to the world. Not only will you lead others to a life of joy with Jesus Christ, but God will be sure to show you many many amazing things throughout your life as a result of your obedience to Him.

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We’ve all heard the commercials on the radio. Some person is acting as if the car, grill, microwave, or well you fill in the blank. They act as if this item is the best thing that has ever happened to them. Boasting about how it’s changed their life, when in reality, it’s just another object. These commercials are designed to entice us so that we’d think “Hey I want to be as happy as those people are, maybe I need what they have.” When in reality, you and I need nothing more than what God has given to us, our life.

This world will try to entice us to chase everything it has to offer, but we should remind ourselves that scripture tells us not to store up these earthly treasures where someone can break in and steal them, but store up treasures in heaven.

I want to challenge you to not only strive after living your life with one purpose which is to love the Lord with your life, but I challenge you to speak as loudly as these commercials do about how satisfied you are living your life for the Lord. Tell others that Jesus is the only way to true happiness. You’ll see that just as much as some people run out to buy the next car as a result of these false commercials, somebody may very well ask you how they can get a hold of a relationship with God because of your truth filled witness.

Visit www.joeprainito.com for more information about Joe Prainito. Purchase his book "Living and Dying Without Regret" and look or Joe Prainito's new book "Climbing the End of Your Rope" in Spring 2010

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Well, I’ve been to some flea markets myself, and I have purchased my share of useless stuff. In fact many of us have. That’s what garage sales are for right? Getting rid of all those things that we purchased on a whim? Well let me ask you, are you wondering around the world as if it were your flea market, doing whatever you want to do with your life? Have you been living contrary to the way God would want you to live, in search for that temporal pleasure, in search of that worldly lifestyle? If so then I think you should realize that this pursuit will not go without consequence.

As we look into the book of Genesis we see that Adam and eve were given the best of the best. The best fruits, the best vegetables, and even the best life. They were free to do what they desired, but God gave them one condition, telling them to stay away from one tree, and  one piece of Fruit. We know the story, Eve was tempted by the devil, and she took a bite. And rather than tasting the taste of wonderful fruit, she tasted disobedience to God, She tasted separation from God, and as a result she and Adam were banished from the garden.

This is a story that all of us have heard and read in our Bibles on many occasions, but let me ask you, are you living your life in the same way? You see this life gives us plenty of opportunity to gather the things of the world. The lust for power, money, and riches are things that all of us have been tempted to chase at one time or another; but let me warn you; stay away…

This world is not your flea market. We cannot just live any way we want or feel like. God desires that we would live with the mindset of pleasing Him, and Him alone. So if you have developed a mindset to please yourself without considering the consequences, I encourage you to stop. Turn your eyes to the Lord, and chase him and him alone. Not only will you enjoy your life, but you won’t be kicked out of heaven, in fact you’ll be able to confidently say that you’ve got a place reserved for you in kingdom of God.

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