IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008
My Beloved and I enjoyed the long weekend but when you relax that much there’s serious pay back time – laundry and vacuuming and de-cluttering and etc.
And a Psalm is the best way I know to de-clutter the soul.
Psalm 27
1 THE LORD is my Light and my Salvation–whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.
5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock.
6 And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
Did you notice verse 2 is past tense and verse 3 is future tense? Remember His Faithfulness in the past and we will have hope for the future.
Notice the ONE thing the Psalmist was asking – that he will SEEK the LORD always and behold the BEAUTY of THE LORD.
I think David was right. Verse 5 confirms that troubles will come but he is confident that he will be hidden; that he will be SAFE in the LORD. Why? Because he has chosen and has prayed that he will meditate and consider and gaze upon the BEAUTY of THE LORD.
The Pastor said Sunday that my enemies were my ‘own’ thoughts – those thoughts that are contrary to the Word of the LORD. And those kinds of thoughts will surely come today and it is then that I must gaze upon the BEAUTY of THE LORD and offer the sacrifice of praise. And it is then I will be victorious. This is true for you too.
Abba, thank You for promised and sure victories in Christ Jesus our Savior and LORD. Thank You for time to rest and remember and thank You for times to pick up and advance and my prayer is that we will advance today for Your Sake. And our prayer for these here is they will advance today; advance in believing that You do all things well and that You love us always in all times, all seasons, all circumstances, especially the ones that seem adverse to us. We pray for protection of our IDOK Troops, keep them safe today in mind, body and spirit. We pray for the Peace of Israel and the fortitude of America to stand with Her and we pray for space and grace for America to repent. Abba, I am grateful to live here in America and love that You birthed this Nation, I am grateful for all that is good about America but I sad for Her too. I am sad and grieved that at large sin is glorified and You are blasphemed. I am asking You to forgive, please grant space and grace for souls to repent. And Abba, forgive me for doing so little to help. I am trusting You to improve me today for Jesus sake. Malpas Family. Kevin M and Family. Darlene. Rachel. Allison. Kinard Family. Alla Mae. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Oprah. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. 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 Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and family. 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. Chuck. 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 and Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
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. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 96°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 4:30 PM AST – on May 27, 2008
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