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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