IDOK DEVOTION FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008
Most likely we have visited this Scripture together previously but I am here again this morning with a very grateful and joyful heart:
23 The steps of a [good] man are directed and established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself with his every step].
24Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.
25 I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.
26 All day long they are merciful and deal graciously; they lend, and their offspring are blessed.
Now when I started typing this my intention was to go with verse 23 (of Psalm 37) that is the familiar one but then the next and the next — up to verse 26 kept coming.
And you know, of course, it is not just the steps of a good man but a good woman too that are ordered and directed by Our Sweet Jesus. I am living proof (even to myself) that My Jesus directs my steps and that when I fall, when I mis-step, He corrects my steps. Since He birthed me into His Kingdom, He has never allowed me to be utterly cast down for His Hand has held me all these years; even those years that are not pretty, He did not allow me to be utterly cast down — He directed my steps!! I am confident that is your testimony too and I would love to hear those testimonies, if you are of a mind to write them to me.
And yes, I have been young and now I am older and no I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread… God ALWAYS, yes, ALWAYS provides for His uncompromisingly righteous ones. He ALWAYS meets our every NEED and He even gives us some of our WANTS…. Even to our children! And one way to ensure that is All day long they are merciful and deal graciously; they lend, and their offspring are blessed. You know what that says to me? The mercy and grace that I extend in Jesus Name and in His Strength even comes back to bless my children. The woman of mercy and grace — Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); …. Proverbs 31:28. Yep!! The steps of God’s Woman are ordered and directed and she will never be utterly cast down …. Even if He has to come to the pig pen to rescue her! Praise His Name Forever!!
Thank you Father, thank you that our steps are ordered and directed and protected and guarded by You, Yourself and we are Your Possession.. Your Treasure that You will never let go; thank You. And I pray for will and mind and heart to extend Your mercy and Your grace today to every wonderful soul you bring across my path this day. I am reminded and I thank you that there are NO insignificant people in Your eyes, no matter how young or old; no matter who I see today, one in rags or one in finery, NOT one is insignificant to You and must not be to me either. Open my heart Father with mercy and grace to everyone who steps into my life today for Jesus sake. And Lord thank You that all my needs and all my sisters and brothers needs are meet today in Jesus. Amen and amen
Thank You Father for the many, many times You have come to the pig pen to get me. Thank You that You still do. I’m sorry You have to make the trip but glad You do. Bless and keep safe our IDOK Troops and their families; bring Israel to Peace, America to repentance, Your Choice to the White House and Your Church to Victory and these listed here to health and wealth in Christ Jesus. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Smith and family. Barber Grandsons. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Jeremy H. Pastor’s Widow and four children. Martin Family. Odessa H. Margie & Duncan. Kearley Family. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Bev and family. Tonya and family. Rick Burgess and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Patsy B. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glen and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and girls. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. 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. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
The Peace of Israel
Revival in America.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Hawk. Brant W. Lyndon A. Christopher R. Travis N. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III. Bay N.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Injured Stateside:
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.
Civilian in Country – Mike. Lee.
As I post this it is 71°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 11:58 AM AST – on March 12, 2008
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