Joe Prainito Audio Devotional

Have you ever tried to reach God in a more intimate way but didn’t know how? Have you perused the aisles of your local book store, looking for a new and in depth method of prayer and worship in an effort to get Gods attention? Maybe you’ve even gone to the extents of learning to Yodel to God. Too often we think that God is looking to be impressed by our great extravagantefforts to reach Him in a new way with new methods, when in reality God just wants us to spend time with Him, yes, the key to the Lords heart is wrapped up in one very short verse.

! Thessalonians 5:17 says to “Pray Continually”

That’s right! Two words, one short verse tells us that all we need to do to reach God; Pray Continually. We can pray while working or at School. We can pray while we’re eating, or driving to the store. You see praying continually means just that. So listen if you’ve purchased your DVD  lesson on “How to Yodel to God”. Put it down; that is of course unless you’re really looking to yodel. I encourage you to open your Bible, bow your head in Prayer, and reach the Lord in your prayers, and when you say amen-Begin your prayers again, because God is never tired of talking with you.

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I always wondered what an airline flight would be like without the food carts. What if the Plane took off, and left the food cart on the airport tarmac? Would it be chaos? Would there be screaming? Who knows, every flight that I’ve been on has always been nicely stocked with sodas, coffee, and enough peanuts to feed an elephant. But the question still remains, what if? Have you ever found yourself easily stressed, anxious, worried, and well let’s face it, even overreacting when the trials and hardships of life arise? It’s easy to worry about what we’ll eat, wear, of even drive when we look in our wallet and see nothing. But let’s not forget that God has you and I as His top priority, God promises to provide all of our needs, but we have a responsibility to keep our eyes on Him rather than on the hard pressing circumstances of life.

Matthew 6:31-34 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

So I encourage you to stop worrying about your life; what you’re going to eat, wear, or even about your future. God holds your life in His hands, so rather than seeking what you’ll eat, seek the Lord and do everything that you can do to be pleasing to him. And next time you begin to worry about your life, just remember that not only are you God’s top priority, but He hasn’t left your needs on the airport tarmac.

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We’ve all heard of the many times that men and women have been left standing at the wedding altar and walking away without their hopeful marriage. I have even heard of people getting cold feet as they were reciting their vows, and suddenly backing out of the wedding altogether. This leaves their fience’ with crushed hopes and dreams, and a life that was supposed to be a “Happily ever after” style life is suddenly crushed. So let me ask, has this ever happened to you? Now, maybe it hasn’ lt happened to you in marriage, but what about in your relationship with God? Yes I’ve noticed that it’s easy to step to the altar and accept God’s Vow to love us, forgive us, and give us a hope and a future. But what happens when it’s your turn to fulfill your vows? To serve Him, Love Him, and follow Him regardless of the circumstances of life. Yes, many times we are more willing to take God’s hand and His benefits of our relationship but let me ask…if we don’t Give anything in return, Do we really expect Him to stick around? Don’t get me wrong…I’m not saying that God will leave us, I’m just trying to provoke your thoughts about the condition of your relationship with God. Many people gladly accept the benefits from the father, but accepting the responsibilities of being a Child Of God, that’s another story.

The book of Nahum tells us to preform our Vows and the Wicked one will no more pass through us. And Jesus tells us in the book of Matthew 22:37 to Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Jesus says that this is the first and the greatest commandment. 

So I encourage you; step up to the altar and Give your life to the Lord. Live for the Lord and Love the Lord with all of your heart so that you can stand up and be proudly proclaimed a true and dedicated Child of God.

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Have you ever listened to those talk radio programs? You know the ones; these shows that take telephone calls from people who are desperately wanting to have their voices heard when all the while, there problems are left unsolved. There are many of these programs that are riding and thriving on the airwaves. Yes we live in a time where people are begging to complain and wine on the air in front of thousands of people, and why? Because they want to be heard and they want others to identify with them.  Unfortunately these programs are doing nothing more than exploiting our problems, and using our sorrows to make them money. They don’t solve our problems, they don’t calm our fears, and the truth is that when we hang up the telephone, our complaints are still there waiting for us. So the only answer is to call out to someone who can help, someone who will listen, and someone who cares.

Isiah 55:6 says- seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Psalm 5:2 says- listen to my cry for help my King, for to you I pray. In the morning Lord you hear my voice. I lay my request before you and I wait in expectation.

So listen, next time you need to talk to someone who truly cares, put down the phone, shut off the radio, and call on the Lord. Lay your request before Him, and the Lord will not only listen, but He will give you what you need to live this life in peace.

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Have you ever waited in line to go on a Roller Coaster for hours, only to find that you got sick afterwards? Up and down, loop de loops, and finally you think to yourself “I should have just went on the Carousel”. Yes the Rollercoaster can be a scary and sickening adventure but there is one thing that is always reassuring, and that’s the fact that there is an operator of the ride who knows the track like the back of his hand; he knows when the ride goes up and down. The operator of the ride knows when it could get scary, and when it is nice and easy. The operator knows when it’s going to be a rough ride, or a smooth ride. He even knows that the Roller Coaster may very well make us sick; but the most comforting thing to everybody on that Roller Coaster is in knowing that the operator is there to make sure that we stay on track, and make it off the ride safely.

You know life can be a lot like a Roller Coaster; we have our ups and down, and sometimes we even have our loops. There are times when life is smooth, when other times life can be very rough. But the good news is that we too have an operator for this ride of life; that’s right, God is in control of our life. He knows when the ride may get scary, rough, and even sickening. But one thing is for sure; God is in control.

Ecclesiastes 7:14 says-when times are good be happy but when times are bad we must consider that God has made the good as well as the bad, therefore no man can determine his days.

This life is guaranteed to have its twists and turns, downs and ups, but let us be reassured; God knows our life, and ultimately His desire is to bring us home.

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Have you ever met someone who appeared to be a Godly person. Somebody who stood upright, and stood out from amongst the world. Sure you’ve see them as they’ve carried their Bible into Church, spoke with a tamed toungue, and appeared to carry the virtue of love; the kind of person you’ve desired to be. However when their away from the Church there’s a different person that surfaces; a dirty talking, foul living individual who goes to church, but the fruit of a changed life is nowhere to be found on this tree. The question is-who are you fooling? Potty talk makes us look foolish, dirty joking reveals a heart rooted in perversion. And how is God glorified, and Christ represented amongst all of this?

Matthew 5:13 tells us that we are to be the light of Jesus to the world, a city on a hill. We’re even told to be like salt; a flavor that is easily recognized  amongst men. Yes we’re to live a life that represents our changed life. A life that represents the Love, and dedication that we have for the Lord.

So listen, if you’ve found your light to be growing dim, or your salt to be losing its flavor, then let me encourage you. Put away all filth and lust. Clean up your language, so you can be a clear representation of Christ to the world. And represent what God can do in a life just like yours.

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Have you ever found yourself to be in a Restaurant, ready to say grace while that specific prayer time gets continuously interrupted? Or maybe you’ve been at home in prayer, only to find yourself watching the clock or easily distracted by the telephone? I know; you’ve gone into your prayer closet to pray but found yourself cleaning the closet instead. Listen life can be quite busy in and of itself, but if we’re finding that our communication, and conversation with God is suffering, and even taking a back seat to the importance of your communication with the waiter at the restaurant, then it’s apparent, you’ve got a problem with your prayer life.

Hebrews 4:16 says to come boldly to the throne of grace in prayer

Psalms 37:4 tells us that our prayer is a delight to the Lord and He desires to hear our prayers

So listen, next time you find yourself with divided attention in your prayers; remember that the Lord yearns for this time with you, so delight yourself in Him, with some one on one conversation.

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Have you ever looked at another person’s talents, gifts, and ministry; desiring to have the same in your life? Many times we see others doing so many great and wonderful things with their life, and because we are so impressed, we pursue the same things in our life. However we find one vital element is missing; the talent, the gift, and the calling. It’s easy to want a gift that someone else has, but in coveting others gifts are we neglecting our own calling in the meant time?

1 Timothy says not to neglect the gift that is in you

Ephesians 2:10 says that we are Gods workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.

So listen, I encourage you to take a good hard look at yourselves in the mirror, and spend some time in your prayer closet recognizing the gifts, talents, and calling that God has on your life, and you’ll see that you don’t have to use another’s gifts to be pleasing to the Lord, and to bless His heart. But God has created you with purpose, and talent of your own; so go live it out loud.

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This is a video of my brother Matt Prainito (Christian Music Artist) and myself using our Private Pilot Licence on a beautiful Southern California morning. I went a bit crazy with the captions, but I hope you enjoy it just the same. The title question from Part 1 was, can Matt land the Plane-or will I have to take over? This will answer that question …. Lots of fun, and if you’re interested in flying then you’ll watch this again and again. 

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This is part 2 of 2

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This is a video of my brother Matt Prainito (Christian Music Artist) and myself using our Private Pilot Licence on a beautiful Southern California morning. I went a bit crazy with the captions, but I hope you enjoy it just the same. The title question is can Matt land the Plane-or will I have to take over…. Lots of fun, and if you’re interested in flying then you’ll watch this again and again. 

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This is part One of Two

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I’ve noticed that there are two kinds of people who usually attend the movie theatre; the one who doesn’t care if they disturb others, and then there’s the one who gets really irritated by them. Chomping popcorn, opening plastic packages, and cell phone calls during a movie can really get under someone’s skin, but likewise yelling and picking fights as a result can equally pose a problem. I know I know, you’re wondering where I’m going with this. Listen, as Christians we’re to be courteous and loving to those around us. We’re to shine a love that is long suffering, a love that is patient. But a bad experience in a public place, like a movie theartre, may very well test your love and courtesy for others.

Titus 3:2 says to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate and show true humility toward all men.

So listen, next time you feel the need to slurp, crunch, and belch loudly in the theater, think first about those around you. And to those of you who would really like to pick a fight with those who are inconsiderate; slow down and think about the God in whom you represent. We need to demonstrate Christ’s love wherever we’re at; even in the movie theater.

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This week I had the wonderful opportunity to serve my country through Jury Duty. Like most who receive this notice to appear I tried to reason how I might be able to escape the clinches of this task, but no dice… One whole day was spent sitting…waiting…sitting…waiting…and-well the same thing over again. But soon enough my name was called to enter the court with the other potential Jurors. The judge then asked if anyone had a reason why they shouldn’t be on the trial. This was when a man sitting a few rows form me stood up and said, “Your honor, no disrespect intended to you, but God is the only one who can judge, and you are not God. Your honor, In my eyes, that man is not guilty”. The Judge’s response “Your excused Juror”.

As I sat there and listened to this man pass a quick judgment of innocence. I couldn’t help but think “How Clever”. But as is continued to sit….wait….sit….wait I began to ponder what the Lord had done for me. For with my many sins, that has brought me to sit in the defendants seat many times. I Thank God for his grace, and mercy. Because when I should have been cast into captivity, Jesus stood up proclaimed innocence and took my sins, and the judgment for those sins upon Himself, so I can have freedom in Christ.

John 8:36 says, when the Son has set you free, you are free indeed

So listen, if You’ve found yourself to be sitting in the Defendants seat waiting for your judgment; hoping that someone will stand up for you, then you can rest easy. The Lord has set you free, and you’re free to go, and live in freedom for the Lord.

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