IDOK DEVOTION for Friday, October 12, 2007
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Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep! It’s the best of sounds and the worst of sounds. That infernal alarm clock as I referred to it this morning; blaring away interrupting some perfectly good sleep! We were tired and forcing our feet to the floor was not what we wanted or was it? I said the worst of sounds and the best of sounds and it’s true, solely depending upon one thing: how we THINK about it! So lets think about it.
I watched an interview the other day (I really like Christian Television) with Deborah Norville. She was promoting her new book Thank You Power. She talked about how we can change our world if we change not just to positive thinking but to positive speaking – speaking out for what we are grateful.
She told the story of her son who hated school, hated everything about it. Deborah wanted to help him so each day she asked him to tell her three things for which he was grateful. And he named off three. She said, “No, I mean three things that happened at school today that you liked.” He looked at her like she had two heads as she continued to probe. She asked him what he had for lunch and he told her and she asked if it was good and he told her yeah it was pretty good. She asked him who did he sit with at lunch and he told her and she asked well how was it and he told her it was great and he began to tell her about their conversation. Deborah continued this process with her son night after night and within a few weeks she said his attitude changed, he no longer dreaded going to school and his grades even improved.
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep! The best of sounds and the worst of sounds — it depends upon my GRATITUDE!
Yes we were tired this morning. But why were we tired? For a week night we were late getting home. Why? Because last night we had the privilege of watching two grand-sons play baseball! Imagine with me just some of what that means. We have a beautiful family, we have eyes to see them swing the bat and they have strength and health to swing the bat and we to be there and watch. We have freedom here in America to play baseball and a great place to play and electrical power to generate lights and on and on we can go with this.
And what about that beep, beep, beep, beep, beep? We HEARD it. Our audio receivers are working; we are breathing; our eyes opened – we can see; we can roll out of bed unassisted; the house is comfortable; the shower is refreshing and clean; clothes are clean, dry and pressed and we can put them on – we have strength and capacity to do that! Look at any one of those ‘chores’ and each one can be a springboard to remind us of more and more blessings; abundant, bountiful blessings!!
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep – the best of sounds; the worst of sounds – it depends solely upon our GRATITUDE!
Lamentations 3:22 NLT
The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
And one more thing; that beep, beep, beep, beep, beep means I have another opportunity to come to my computer and write you, treasured friends – sisters and brothers in our Perfect, Loving, Gracious, Merciful, Faithful, All Powerful, Saving Father God. Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep!
Yes, it’s one the BEST of sounds!
Father, You are AWESOME fun and joy and pleasure. You are our God and Father and we love You. Thank You!
We have a new request this morning:
Kathie, There’s a couple at our church who are on an emotional roller coaster right now. Joey and Kathy are waiting for the final day of his mother, Dorothy, here on earth. Hospice has already been helping and the doctors have told them that it could be days or weeks before her body finally gives up. They thought she’d had a stroke when they took her to the hospital but after tests they determined that there had been bleeding in the brain. She had been at our Sunday night service the day before. The family has gathered and have been with their dad for support at this time, but it’s taking a toll on all of them. Pray for the entire family. Thanks. Carmen
And so Father, even as we prayed last night we pray this morning for this dear family; for Dorothy, Father, I am reminded of that beautiful story of the woman telling her three year old that You wanted her to be well but being well here on planet earth appeared to be not the best way for her to be well so she was going to live with You so she could be well. Father, if here on earth is not the best place for Dorothy to be well, take her to be with You just as soon as You can get the family ready for her to leave and in the meantime give them all peace and comfort, especially Dorothy. Thank You for Carmen and her love for people. And we pray for Sybal and her husband for strength for them today and for restoration of health. And Kim and Krystee, Jacob, Rachel and the family — all these listed here Lord. You know each need and each desire of their hearts so we ask You to bless each today as only You can. And we pray for our IDOK Troops, please keep them safe and sound in mind and body and spirit; protect them from harm and bring them home to us safe and sound at the appointed time and Holy Spirit woo them to loving You Father more and more each day. Revive us Lord, revive America and give us the vision of being grateful. And Lord, particularly intervene for Sharron. Thank You for her and what she means to me and to Your Kingdom – bless her today. And all these things we ask because we are washed in the Blood of Jesus.
The Peace of Israel
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
Revival in America.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Justin G. Travis N. Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Lee. Mack. The 226. Troy. Danny. Drew. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Tommy T.
Civilian in Country-Mike
As I post this it is 100°F and clear in Tikrit, Iraq & the time there is 3:18 PM AST – on October 12, 2007
Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. Revelation 1: 7
And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life. I John 2:25
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