IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2008
I really don’t like time clocks. And those of you who know I am not steadily gainfully employed might say, “Kathie, what are you talking about? You don’t punch a time clock.” That’s just it, I do. And I hate it! I hate it because I do it so badly. I am constantly chiding myself for the way I spend time. I am constantly reproving myself because I don’t get enough done. I am a cruel, cruel taskmaster over me. And you know what? It’s not helping and it’s not working!! Hating this time clock in my head is not bringing out the joy in me. Wonder if I made friends with it, would it help? Wonder if I would find some joy in that? What do you think? Any ideas? How do you all manage time? What are your thoughts? Seriously. Email me and share your thoughts with me – that is if you have time. How do you schedule time? What are your priorities? Who or what eats the majority of your time? What’s a typical day for you? Do you have typical days? Is there a pattern in your time consumption? I’m just asking. You don’t have to answer me (but I really wish some of you would). But even if you don’t respond to me, do you think it would help if we answered these questions between Abba and us? Just a thought. Now lets see how much time do I have left in this hour?
Let me now share with you a way I spent some of my minutes today – reading again in 3:16 by Max Lucado. This comes from Page 110 and the last sentence from page 112.
Adam and his descendants will do it again. “[God’s] servants shall serve Him” (Rev.22:3 NKJV). What is service if not responsible activity? Those who are faithful over a few things will rule over many (Matt. 25:21).
You might oversee the orbit of a distant planetary system . . .design a mural in the new city . . .monitor the expansion of a new species of plants or animals. “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end” (Isa. 9:7 NKJV). God’s new world will be marked by increase. Increased planets? Colors? Music? Seems likely. What does a creator do but create?
What do His happy children do but serve Him? We might serve in the capacity we serve now. Couldn’t earthly assignments hint at heavenly ones? Architects of Moscow might draw blueprints in the new Liverpool. We will feast in Heaven; you may be a cook on Saturn. God filled His first garden with plants and animals. He’ll surely do the same in Heaven. If so, He may entrust you with the care and feeding of an Africa or two.
One thing is for sure: you’ll love it. Never weary, selfish, or defeated. Clear mind, tireless muscles, unhindered joy. Heaven is a perfect place of perfected people with our perfect Lord.
WOW!! That was well worth an investment of time. What a thought! A certain Draftsman, drafting in the New Heaven and New Earth. I love it!! I think he will too! And now for the last sentence – couple sentences. Jesus is preparing for you a place. A perfect place of perfected people overseen by our perfect Lord. And at the right time He will come and take you home.
And I see a promise in this that I believe is supported by Abba and this I said to Him: Not ONE of Yours dies untimely, do we, Lord?
I believe His answer is No, My Little One, not one!
Oh Abba, You are so AWESOME! And this Perfect Place You are creating for each of us — thank You. As to earthly time consumption and time clocks in our heads and idle hands at the wrong time and busy hands at the wrong time – this is not challenge for You. You have it covered and I am waiting on You for the cure. I may not be the only one. Thy Will be done. Redeem America Lord by waking up Your Church. I think You are about that – Abba don’t let me sleep through what You are doing. Don’t let me miss anything You want to work out in this world through this frame, soul and spirit You purchased by the Blood of Jesus. I love You Abba. Your Plan for me is coming together and I am delighted. You are doing it for other IDOKs too. I know You are. May they rejoice too today. Bring Israel to Your Peace. Protect our IDOK Troops today; provide all their needs and bless them with Your Holy Presence and bring them home safe and sound and more in love with You than when they deployed we pray. And these listed here, Lord, You know what to do and we trust You to do it for Jesus Name sake. 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 75°F and clear in Balad, IQ & the time there is 5:58 AM AST – on July 3, 2008
Let me now share with you a way I spent some of my minutes today – reading again in 3:16 by Max Lucado. This comes from Page 110 and the last sentence from page 112.
Adam and his descendants will do it again. “[God’s] servants shall serve Him” (Rev.22:3 NKJV). What is service if not responsible activity? Those who are faithful over a few things will rule over many (Matt. 25:21).
You might oversee the orbit of a distant planetary system . . .design a mural in the new city . . .monitor the expansion of a new species of plants or animals. “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end” (Isa. 9:7 NKJV). God’s new world will be marked by increase. Increased planets? Colors? Music? Seems likely. What does a creator do but create?
What do His happy children do but serve Him? We might serve in the capacity we serve now. Couldn’t earthly assignments hint at heavenly ones? Architects of Moscow might draw blueprints in the new Liverpool. We will feast in Heaven; you may be a cook on Saturn. God filled His first garden with plants and animals. He’ll surely do the same in Heaven. If so, He may entrust you with the care and feeding of an Africa or two.
One thing is for sure: you’ll love it. Never weary, selfish, or defeated. Clear mind, tireless muscles, unhindered joy. Heaven is a perfect place of perfected people with our perfect Lord.
WOW!! That was well worth an investment of time. What a thought! A certain Draftsman, drafting in the New Heaven and New Earth. I love it!! I think he will too! And now for the last sentence – couple sentences. Jesus is preparing for you a place. A perfect place of perfected people overseen by our perfect Lord. And at the right time He will come and take you home.
And I see a promise in this that I believe is supported by Abba and this I said to Him: Not ONE of Yours dies untimely, do we, Lord?
I believe His answer is No, My Little One, not one!
Oh Abba, You are so AWESOME! And this Perfect Place You are creating for each of us — thank You. As to earthly time consumption and time clocks in our heads and idle hands at the wrong time and busy hands at the wrong time – this is not challenge for You. You have it covered and I am waiting on You for the cure. I may not be the only one. Thy Will be done. Redeem America Lord by waking up Your Church. I think You are about that – Abba don’t let me sleep through what You are doing. Don’t let me miss anything You want to work out in this world through this frame, soul and spirit You purchased by the Blood of Jesus. I love You Abba. Your Plan for me is coming together and I am delighted. You are doing it for other IDOKs too. I know You are. May they rejoice too today. Bring Israel to Your Peace. Protect our IDOK Troops today; provide all their needs and bless them with Your Holy Presence and bring them home safe and sound and more in love with You than when they deployed we pray. And these listed here, Lord, You know what to do and we trust You to do it for Jesus Name sake. 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 75°F and clear in Balad, IQ & the time there is 5:58 AM AST – on July 3, 2008
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