Emotions – Where’d We Get Them?

IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008

There’s a picture of God that I’d like to bring to you today. It came to me this morning as I read these words from Our Daily Bread: Our Heavenly Father delights in bringing us delight.
You do imagine Abba smiling and at times laughing out loud with you, don’t you? When you prepare a special gift for your son or daughter or friend and they open it and you see delight illuminate his or her face, doesn’t your face light up too? Where do you think you got those emotions of joy and delight? That’s right from Abba! You’ve read it from me a number of times and I’m saying it again: Our GOD is AWESOME! He’s the author of HOLY FUN! So worship Him today – participate in some HOLY FUN!
Our Daily Bread said this also today: The enjoyment of “things” can be a positive spiritual experience. When we recognize that He “gives us richly all things to enjoy” (I Timothy 6:17) and that “every good gift … Is from above” (James 1:17), our hearts should be full of thankfulness and praise. This, in and of itself, is an act of worship! Enjoy the Giver and the gifts. — Joe Stowell. http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Think about that! Enjoying the gifts Abba has given us can be an act of worship! Saving your $$ (after tithes and offerings, of course) and buying that little bass boat, taking it out on a quiet creek on Saturday morning (not Sunday morning), throwing out a line and waiting for a fish to bite, can be an act of worship – for some folks. For me, taking a scenic ride with my Canon Rebel XTi alongside my beloved oohing and aahing over a sunset or sunrise or a butterfly exacting nectar from a smelly plant, can be an act of worship. It’s a matter of being full of thankfulness and praise.
Think about it. Whatever we do today with a heart full of thankfulness and praise is an act of worship – even getting to the insurance office before noon.
I Timothy 6: 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
James 1: 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
Psalm 37: 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.
Oh Abba You are so AWESOME! Thank You!! I ask You to seat Your Word in the hearts of our IDOKs today. Bring Your Word to life in us and delight Yourself in us today. Delight in blessing us with Yourself today. Whatever Gifts You are giving us today we pray for faith to receive them with thankfulness and praise. And because You have told us to come and pray one for another we are coming with these listed here. We don’t know the needs of everyone, we don’t know what is best or what will glorify You in each circumstance and life and for those that we are closely acquainted we have wants for them – we want them healed, we want them restored and healthy, we want their countenance aglow with life and health and vigor and it is for this we ask. And we ask again for our IDOK Troops, for protection of minds, bodies and spirits. We pray for a successful conclusion to these wars; we pray for an awakening in America. Holy Spirit come in power upon the people of American convincing of sin, of righteousness and judgment to come. Father Lord, open blinded eyes, expose to us what we need to see. Forgive us and have mercy on us. Forgive us for our tolerance and political correctness; correct us Holy Spirit. Please correct us and light a Holy Fire in the heart of Your Church we pray. Balance us Lord to hate sin while loving the sinner. Protect Israel and bring Her to the Peace You have for Her. And Lord, whatever we do today, help us do it for Your Glory and in thankfulness and praise because Lord You are so worthy! Amen and amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. 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 104°F and blowing widespread dust in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 4:32 PM AST – on July 1, 2008

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