IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
Until today I have thought of a turned over shredder pail only as an irritant. After all a turned over pail means falling out shreds of paper in places I did not intend which impedes my progress of getting the remaining pile of no longer ‘keep-able’ documents processed through the shredder. But today as I was tempted to fuss at the shreds of paper on the floor rather than in the garbage bag I was aiming for, a word picture came to mind. It is my ‘nature’ to oppose dumps, delays and deterrents in whatever form they come to me. I like to keep things moving in the direction that I have deemed appropriate and usually anything that gets in my way of timely accomplishing my goal is considered my enemy. But not today. Today I saw the dumping of paper delaying my progress not as a deterrent but as an IDOK moment. Spiritually speaking, who wants that pile of shredded mess he or she is trying to put in a disposal bag spread out on the floor of her/his soul? And I think it is rare that Father wants us sifting through ‘shredded’ matters He has already disposed of. Yet I think it is possible for other parties to DUMP our shredder pail and when He allows that to happen, He has His reasons. It is then to our advantage to seek His reason(s) rather than fussing and fuming which by the way delays the process even more. So when your soul gets dumped on with a pail of shredded matter, as quickly as you can turn your focus from your wounded soul to ABBA who may or may not tell you the reason He allowed the dumping. But He will surely guide you as you make a more permanent disposal of the unholy soul refuse. I think sometimes we have to revisit ‘stuff’ for the purpose of learning how to once and for all finally put away the ‘mess’ or possibly Father allows dumpings to occur, and delays to impede what we thought would be a timely accomplishment, for the purpose of deterring us from a worse mistake. And just maybe the dumping is to allow us one more look at that ‘document’ we are about to shred for the confidence to KNOW it is or it is not a candidate for shredding. I hope these ramblings are of some help to you today and not just fodder for the shredder.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
I Corinthians 10: The Message Bible – 13 No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; He’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; He’ll always be there to help you come through it. 14 So, my very dear friends, when you see people reducing God to something they can use or control, get out of their company as fast as you can.
Abba, Your Resources are unlimited. I appreciate that. So my petition is that You take these ramblings on this screen and turn them into Food for the spirits of each reader. It would delight me for You to minister to someone out there, giving them a tool to KNOW their ‘documents’, to know what You have labeled as refuse or as a keeper and for them to have the strength to shred or not to shred. And for sisters or brothers who have been dumped on again with stuff from long ago, help them once and for all put it through You Holy Shredder so it can be finally disposed of leaving only Holy Help for them and for others. And too today we pray for these listed here. You know what they need, You know their diseases, illnesses, griefs, debts, complaints, cries, sorrows, stresses and more. You know the glorious blessing of rest and seeing Your Glory; so we pray to SEE YOUR GLORY today. We pray for our IDOK Troops to be again protected in mind, body and spirit and to come home safe and sound and more in love with You than when they deployed. And we pray again for the Peace of Israel, for the repentance of America, the defeat of legalized abominations, the election of the President and Vice President that will cause America’s People to turn to You and for the refreshing and reviving of The Bride of Christ for His Name Sake. Amen and amen. 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 83°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 6:50 AM AST – on June 20, 2008
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