Burrs, Saddles and Songs

IDOK DEVOTION FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008

Savior, like a shepherd lead us – the first song to come to mind this morning. Here are the words and a link to hear it, if you like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2pG8akfxZI

Savior, like a shepherd lead us
Much we need Thy tender care
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us
For our use Thy folds prepare
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are
We are Thine, who Thou befriend us
Be the guardian of our way
Keep Thy flock from sin defend us
Seek us when we go astray
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus
Hear Thy children when we pray
Blessed Jesus, oh blessed Jesus
Hear Thy children when we pray
Early let us seek Thy favor
Early let us do Thy will
Blessed Lord and only Savior
With Thy love our bosoms fill
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus
Thou hast loved us, love us still
Blessed Jesus, oh blessed Jesus
Thou hast loved us, love us still
Blessed Jesus, oh blessed Jesus
Thou hast loved us, love us still

Though we have sinned, STILL He loves us. Even when we get a burr under our saddle and we spend some time bucking – STILL He loves us. I don’t understand it. But I am SO Glad it is so!! He is AWESOME!
Wherever either of us are today, we have a Savior, we have THE SHEPHERD. Take your assurances today from Isaiah 40: 10 Behold, the Lord GOD shall come with a strong hand, And His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His work before Him.
11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young.

I Corinthians 10: 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Father God, You are the ONLY ONE Who can make these words alive in the hearts of each IDOK and that is what I am asking You to do today. I see us all in these verses today. Help each IDOK find himself, herself in this passage. To see You leading and holding as we need today. Lord Jesus You are the Mighty Shepherd and we are safe and secure, well fed and watered, kept from all harm as we stay close to You. Savior like a Shepherd lead us, MUCH we need Your tender care. Thank You for the words to this precious old hymn. Thank You for giving it to someone some years ago. Bless Your Holy Name Lord Jesus. You are So Awesome. Thank You for worship, thank You for happy tears. Thank You for loving a sinner like me; thank You for redeeming me. Thank You for redeeming each of us. Thank You that we don’t have to buck when a burr in under our saddle and thank You that You have forgiven when we have and You will again. But Abba, we pray now for strength and presence of mind to do better with the next burr – cause they will come, no doubt. Thank You for Your Word that if we want to overcome, in YOU we can. Help us choose You instead of the buck. And Abba, we pray now for our IDOK Troops. Thank You for protecting them, for leading them like the GOOD SHEPHERD that You are. Thank You for the good that has been done where they are. Thank You for what You will yet do. And thank You for bringing them home in the appointed time. And Father, I have the fate of America on my mind much now with the presidential election. You know my heart, You know my thoughts and I pray You will close the door to the Oval Office on the one that will not lead this country to honoring You. I pray You will expose the true colors of both before November. And Lord, help me sin not when I think of the media – they have given me many burrs lately. But You are MY KING and in You I am trusting. I cannot forget our Sister Israel. To see last night how many have come to receive You Lord Jesus as Savior delighted me so. Praise You Lord. Comfort them and grow them in faith. Somehow let them know they are loved by us Gentile Believers. Thank You Abba. And before I send this to our beloved IDOKs I pray for these listed here – Abba, You know their needs, each and every one, even all those that no one else knows. Thank You for taking care of all today. 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. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 111°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 4:09 PM AST – on July 23, 2008
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