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IDOK DEVOTION FOR MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2008

I think I am going to be brief this morning as I am LATE getting to the computer. And as is often my custom when I am late coming to meet with you, I turn to the Psalms, like today the 30th because it is the 30th day of the month. In my Bible footnotes I read this: “In the morning; For a sick person, nothing is so long as a painful, sleepless night; few things are as desired as the coming of morning.”
Psalm 30:5b… Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Some of us may be weeping and enduring what seems an endless night but ‘dawn’ is coming. And that’s not just a cliche. It’s Father’s Promise. Read it again: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. I want you to COUNT on that day! Abba does too!!
And one more. Psalm 130 – you don’t want to miss this one.
1 Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD;
2 Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive
To the voice of my supplications.
3 If You, LORD, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
4 But there is forgiveness with You,
That You may be feared.
5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
And in His word I do hope.
6 My soul waits for the Lord
More than those who watch for the morning—
Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.
7 O Israel, hope in the LORD;
For with the LORD there is mercy,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
8 And He shall redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.
With more intensity that the ailing, sleepless one longing for the morning, we who are waiting and enduring a dark night of trial, are placing our HOPE in HIS WORD. We are waiting for the morning for we KNOW our ABBA is Rich toward us in Mercy.
Abba we KNOW You are rich toward us in Mercy and we KNOW that even in the dark night You are with us and Your Dawn upon the illness, disease, temptation and trial is coming and until then and beyond our HOPE is in YOUR WORD. Our hope is in You. Thank You Father. I bring all our IDOKs today, each and every reader wherever in the world he or she is and I pray for them now for strength and hope and courage and faith to envelope and fill them in their dark nights with the anticipation of the Morning You have for each of them. Thank You for taking care of our IDOK Troops today and Israel and America and Your Church and each one listed here. We love you Abba. Amen and amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. 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. David & Allison. 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. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 111°F and haze in Balad, IQ & the time there is 4:00 PM AST – on June 30, 2008
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008
With yesterday’s full day and a late start this morning please forgive me for giving you a re-run. This comes from November 16, 2005 (I think). And it is entitled

Mugs

Last night I came across something I have not seen in awhile – a mug with a message — no, not a “wanted poster” — a white drinking mug that reads: Dear God, when I grow up I want to be just like you.

It was just the right piece to add to the collection to enhance the overall motif. Which puts children and growing and Father in mind this morning. And just as the use of this collection will be enjoyed by both child and adult… So growing is something done by all. And when we were younger, people wondered what will she be like when she is grown? (I think some are still wondering!) And we as children dreamed of what we would be when we were grown. Those are important dreams; not to be taken lightly. As it is true for children and physical growth so is it true for adults and growth of mind and emotion and spirit — what we imbibe
SOAK, STEEP
to receive into the mind and retain imbibe moral principles
to assimilate or take into solution
DRINK to take in or up a sponge imbibes moisture
governs what we become.

How fitting for a drinking mug to carry this message. For so it is that what we as people imbibe, that is what we soak or steep ourselves in, what we meditate upon, what we ingest, what we receive into our minds and retain THAT determines WHO we are and who we become. Who DO we want to be like when we grow up? And what means are we employing to get there? And as with the drinking mug — it will hold whatever one choose to put in it and we as people choose what we will imbibe — good or not so good and there by it is determined what we will be like when we grow up.

Romans 8: 29 For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was aware and loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren.

See FATHER wants us to grow up to be just like Him. We cannot go wrong desiring the same for ourselves.

Romans 12: 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Matthew 26: 26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

John 6: 53 And Jesus said to them, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, you cannot have any life in you unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood [unless you appropriate His life and the saving merit of His blood].

54 He who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood has (possesses now) eternal life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.

May we all examine what is in our mug – what we are eating and drinking today— that will determine what our “mug” looks like tomorrow — what or who we look like tomorrow — who WILL we be like when we grow up?

Father, thank You. Thank You that we CAN grow into Your Likeness and that is Your desire for us; help it be our desire too; for we KNOW that if what we desire is what You desire it will be DONE. May this be done for each and every IDOK and each and every soul IDOKs love. Thank You for drinking mugs with messages and may this “mug” be a refreshing drink for those around me this day. Cause it to be that this countenance be a reflect of Yours Father… That will be glorious — make it so Father. And that would be a great place to close but Father I dare not without asking for protection and healing and health and food and clothing and shelter and peace of mind and contentment of heart and joy in the soul for each and every IDOK and for those IDOKs love and all that Father for Jesus sake.

And Abba these 2 plus years later thank You for the work You have done with this ‘mug’. And this morning I am thinking of Joann; she’s new to me since the writing of Mug and this morning she is in physical pain and I am asking that you heal those ‘busted’ ribs. Thank You for revealing Yourself to her and I pray for further healing of mind, body and spirit for Joann. Thank You for our IDOK Troops, keep them safe today and bring them home soon. Comfort and Guide Israel to Your Peace; convict and convince Americans to repent; refresh and cleanse Your Church and today Abba console and guide we Your IDOKs. Touch each of us today. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. 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. David & Allison. 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. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.

As I post this it is 112°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 4:23PM AST – on June 27, 2008

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IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008

Happy Birthday, Andria Kaye – Momma loves you!!

We have been preparing and are attending the memorial service for Ruth (Nanny) Hersarling today, June 26; forgive me for being brief. We appreciate your prayers.
Philippians 2:
9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,
11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
There’s a song entitled Beautiful Name. Zoe Girl sings it. Here are the lyrics. I hope you will read them closely and I hope they will be an encouragement to you as you honor that Beautiful Name today. How blessed we are that we have bowed our knees to Him in the here and now.


Beautiful Name by Zoe Girl

Your heart I seek to find
With Your hands You fashioned mine
Let me be used to carry out the truth
To the ends of the earth
‘Til everyone’s heard
My mended heart will share Your words
I will tell the world that You are God

I will run
I will fly
I will live to be a sacrifice
Through it all I’ll rise above
Unafraid I will face what comes
I will run
I will fly
And for my faith I will live & die
I’ll be strong – I will press on
For the sake of Your beautiful name
Your beautiful name

Should all life cease to grow
Should chaos take control
The only hope we know is You will save us
It’s worth the cost to take up my cross
As You take back what’s been lost
Until all who doubt know
You are God

I will run
I will fly
I will live to be a sacrifice
Through it all I’ll rise above
Unafraid I will face what comes
I will run
I will fly
And for my faith I will live & die
I’ll be strong – I will press on
For the sake of Your beautiful name
Your beautiful name

I’m not captive anymore
I’m gonna soar to a new place
Take on a new pace
I know what my life is for

I will run
I will fly
I will live to be a sacrifice
Through it all I’ll rise above
Unafraid I will face what comes
I will run
I will fly
And for my faith I will live & die
I’ll be strong – I will press on
For the sake of Your beautiful name
Your beautiful name
Did you notice it is mended hearts that share The Word? Did you notice that it is Jesus who takes back for you what has been lost? Did you notice in Christ Jesus you are NOT a captive any longer? And did you notice for the sake of HIS BEAUTIFUL NAME, we WILL press on? Press on dear one; press on – for His Name Sake, press on!
Abba, You know our hearts, You know weariness of mind and body and You are our comfort and our strength and for Your Beautiful Name’s Sake we will press on. Loved ones are traveling and we pray for traveling mercies; we pray for Your Favor to be upon them. We pray for our IDOK Troops, asking that You protect them in mind and body and spirit. We ask that You give life and health to Tye Blanton; and that You encourage and cause his mother and family to draw strength from You. We pray for Your Glory to be made plain in the life of this infant. We pray for the Peace of Israel; for the repentance of America; for the reviving of Your Church and we pray for each one listed here that You will be glorified in each life. We ask You to heal Bernie and we pray for Steve’s surgery to restore his hearing. We again entrust the selling of houses and for all material provisions. We pray for sunshine and a refreshing breeze. Thank You Father for loving us; in all our lives, Thy will be done for sake of Your Beautiful Name. Amen and amen. Tye B. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. 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. David & Allison. 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. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 85°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 6:38 AM AST – on June 26, 2008
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