IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007
I’ve started this IDOK three times now. In the sweet hours before dawn, I remember being awake for a few moments and a Scripture thought was there and you all were there and I thought surely that will be a good WORD for IDOK in the morning. And now that it is morning — it’s gone. Somewhere in the recesses of my gray matter I am sure it is still there but I have lost the access key for bringing it up again.
You know how it is … You know it’s there but you just can’t reach it. Can be maddening; if we let it. But we don’t; we move on and some sweet day just maybe the access key will appear but until then — my heart shall go on singing. Isn’t that what Father wants for us? Especially in disappointment, to go on singing? Lets pray for one another that we can do that today!
(Stuart Hamblen)
(Until the day God calls me home)
My heart can sing when I pause to remember
A heartache here is but a stepping stone
Along a path that’s winding always upward
This troubled world is not my final home.
But until then my heart will go on singing
Until then with joy I’ll carry on
Until the day my eyes behold my Saviour
Until the day God calls me home.
— Instrumental —
The things of earth will dim and lose their value
If we recall they’re borrowed for a while
And things of earth that cause this heart to tremble
Remember there will only bring a smile.
But until then my heart will go on singing
Until then with joy I’ll carry on
Until the day my eyes behold my Saviour
Until the day God calls me home…
Psalm 126
A Song of Ascents.
1 When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing.
Then they said among the nations,
“The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us,
And we are glad.
YES. Our Lord has done great things for us! And we are glad.
Father, we are thinking of Dylan this morning; that precious little baby boy with ears that hurt and we ask You to heal him, take away the excess fluid and infection, whatever the source of his pain and make him well; comfort his family and help them to go on singing today. Father, help all of us to go on singing today whatever maladies we are facing, physical or emotional – help us sing to You of Your Great Love for us and that You do all things well and for our good. This is such a busy time of year, parties to plan, food to prepare, houses to prep, kids to retrieve and love on, doctor appointments, Sunday School lessons to prepare, Moms and Dads to look after, gifts to buy and wrap, — please don’t let us loose YOU in all this. We will if You don’t help us. Lord Jesus we need to be more like You. You are never in a hurry and still never late – I seem to be both most all the time. Forgive me and correct me I pray. And there are probably a bunch of IDOKs who feel the same. Help us change.
There are many folks to comfort this morning, these are just a few. The Peace of Israel Dylan. John K. Kyle A. Jason, Vicki, Sharron and other family members. Joseph Toomey and Family. Wheeler Family. Mary Ann. Mr. Nash. DeLois. Terri. Leah O. Patsy B. Kim T. Krystee. Rachel B. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Janie B. W.C. & Family . Vickie. Lisa W. John Thomas. Cole. Taylor & family. Anita. 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. Jessie L. 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 and her Mom. Bobbie and family. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family.
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. Travis N. Joshua M.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Justin G. Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Injured Stateside: Edward J.
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Drew. Brad. Tommy. Desi.
Civilian in Country – Mike. Lee.
And especially our IDOK Troops we pray for their protection today in mind and body and spirit and we pray for the safe return of each and every one of them and we ask for a successful conclusion to this war and for Peace for Israel and for Repentance for America and for Your Choice to be elected President of this Land. Thank You for loving us, Amen and amen.
As I post this it is 64°F and clear in Al Asad, Iraq & the time there is 4:37 PM AST – on December 7, 2007
HIS MINISTRY TO YOU
