Shall We Dance?

Allow me to bring back a devotion from April 29, 2004
for this Friday, October 26, 2007 IDOK DEVOTION.
Father’s Blessings on you all.

I read a statement last night that I really like: Life may not be the party we hope for, but while we are here we might as well dance! Don’t you love that? Life deals to us “stuff” — stuff that we would rather it did not but it comes anyway… So we might as well dance!
I happened by I Timothy this morning and I think it fits with dancing.

1 Timothy 6 Amplified Bible

7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot take anything out of the world;

8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content (satisfied).

9 But those who crave to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish (useless, godless) and hurtful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction and miserable perishing.

10 For the love of money is a root of all evils; it is through this craving that some have been led astray and have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves through with many acute [mental] pangs.

I admit I may be stretching this a bit but bear with me, it just might fit. Obviously we brought nothing into this world and obviously we take nothing when we leave and while we are here stuff is going to happen BUT we can still dance IF we are SATISFIED! Satisfied with the simple things – yes, food, clothing and shelter — Father feeds, clothes and shelters the birds… He will not fail to do the same for you and me. So we have food, clothing and shelter BUT we won’t be DANCING with that food or clothing or shelter unless we are SATISFIED. We have so much more than just food, clothing and shelter; we have sunsets, and gentle breezes, and butterflies and humming birds, and daises and buttercups and so much more! If we are satisfied with these things, we will DANCE! Now, if we are not dancing then we must be “craving” — craving something more; something more than Father has already provided.
What’s the matter with us?! What does the Word say about craving or shall we say “refusing to dance”? We fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful desires and become in danger of being plunged into ruin and destruction and miserable perishing. Whoa! You mean if I am not satisfied with what Father gives and ALLOWS (especially allows) into my life I am refusing to dance? I think so. Look back at the text it is through this craving that some have been led astray and have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves through with many acute [mental] pangs. Did we see that? Wandered from the faith, acute mental pangs!! Yep! I think Father knows what He is talking about. I better be satisfied; I better be DANCING where I am all the way to where He is taking me!!! Now, where are those dancing shoes?? I am not leaving this house without them!! How about you? Now lets see — I have The Eternal Father and Savior who forever loves me, food, clothing, shelter, family, friends, warm showers, a soft bed, butterflies and buttercups……. Oh, yeah! Lets DANCE!!

Father thank You, You are just too cool.. You are AWESOME! And yes, My Lord I would love to dance with You today! Guide me step by step and by Your Grace, I will follow Your lead; yes My Lord lets dance! I love You; You are wonderful!! Thank You for my email family, thank You that they listen and they read and the heed Your Word and they love You. Thank You for providing for each and every one of them each and every thing they need this very day for Jesus sake. Amen and amen.
Yes, Father. Thank You, thank You. Since April 29, 2004, oh what You have done!! Thank You for the DANCE You have given me now. And I thank You for all the dance that You have brought to IDOKs since April 2004. You are AWESOME Father and only You. Bless these Father- cause them all to dance for Your Glory and their good.
The Peace of Israel Patsy B. Joey and Kathy and family. Kim T. Krystee. Sybal W. Brenda D. Rachel B. Kevin and the children. Lisa’ s Mother. Janie B. W.C. The Ellis Family. Ed Litton and family. Vickie. Lisa W. John Thomas. Cole. Taylor & family. Anita. Kathy. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Katelyn. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Martha F and Bob. Rev and Mrs. Carpenter. Allyson and Glen and family and Kaitlyn. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and girls. Frankie and girls. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa and Brad and family. Cindy K and family. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Jenny. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam.

Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
Revival in America.

IDOKs Military Families.

IDOKs Troops – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. George. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Hawk. Brant W. Lyndon A. Christopher R.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Justin G. Travis N. Albert R III. Joshua M.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun.
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.
Civilian in Country-Mike
Keep our IDOK Troops safe and protected in mind and body and spirit. Bless families as they travel to see IDOK Troops for some much needed R & R. Continue to woo the hearts of our IDOK Troops here and on foreign soil to love You and trust You more each day. Protect Israel and deliver Her from Her enemies; bring America to repentance; bless the Eastern Shore Conference, bring every woman there that needs to hear the messages You have prepared and this we ask in Jesus name. Amen and Amen.

As I post this it is 66°F and clear in Al Asad, Iraq & the time there is 6:58 AM AST – on October 26, 2007

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