IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008
Twelve of Twenty Five – A Great Recipe:
12- You are not so important that you have to win every argument.
Agree to disagree.
2 Chronicles 7:13 When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, 14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15 Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNdxdCK-wiA&feature=related
I realize I am preaching to the choir with these YOUTUBEs today but you may have a wayward one for whom you are concerned that will benefit from a pass along.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w4KNRk3Jqo&feature=related
I don’t think we can assume that ‘no rain’ or ‘locusts’ or ‘pestilence’ will come to America. I don’t think we can assume they are not already here! I don’t think we can assume that we shall not see harder times than we have already. And, no this isn’t a ‘doomsday’ message. There is no doomsday for the Bride of Christ. Naturally, I do not know what is the immediate future of America and the Church of the Living God living in America. What I do know is that I am comforted that ABBA’s eyes are open to us and His ears are attentive to our prayers in this place.
I am comforted and even excited that we have all of His Scripture to us to guide us, correct us, comfort us, empower us, and change us from glory to glory. I think our only real fear in this ‘hour’ of history should be complacency. And yes I do think we should have a terrible and foreboding dreadful fear of complacency overtaking any one of us. Complacency will render the Church of the Living God not only powerless but even a hindrance to others hearing and believing The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am mindful that some may consider me a right-wing extremist, a fanatic, a misguided soul who puts too much stock in the Bible; in secular terms someone who takes her ‘religion’ too seriously. Oh I would to our Lord that it were so! I confess to you I am not near enough a ‘fan’ of Jesus Christ. I confess to you that I don’t know enough of the Bible to be ‘over the top’ with it. Will you please, please pray for me that I will become such a woman? No, I don’t want to become so ‘heavenly’ minded that I am no earthly good. But I really do want to become a woman who gives Satan so much trouble in my waking hours sharing the love and Gospel of Jesus that he quakes every morning that I open my eyes. No I am not kidding you. I’d like the Holy Spirit inside of me be so much in control of me that He could use me to turn the world I live in right side up! I may do fairly well here on this computer screen but it’s outside this office on the streets of Satsuma and wherever else He will allow me to minister that is becoming (Praise His Name) a concern to me. I am counting on your prayers!
I just pray that I will have the good sense to allow Him to set my soul on fire in such a way that I am so head over heals in love with Him that His love just gets all over every thing I touch; that He becomes so alive in me that every soul who comes to know me will have to say of me: ‘she showed me the Love of Jesus and she told me straight up what He expects of me’.
I think this will take the rest of my remaining time here on this planet to even make a dent in this enormous task. May today be a good start. To Him be all the glory!
Father God, Your eyes upon us and Your ears open to our prayers is blessed comfort to us. Thank You. I cannot repent for the lost souls of America but I do pray for them to be saved. I cannot repent for the complacency of the Church; only my own. And I do ABBA. I don’t want to be complacent. I don’t want to be a ‘normal’ Christian, a lukewarm one. I pray for a holy fire to catch and burn brightly in me. I pray to be a light set on a hill. I pray for all ‘bushels’ to be removed from me. I suspect this is going to be a process, a long one. And I pray I will be patient with me because I know You will be. You always have been. Thank You. And Father for any sister or brother who is ready to pray this along with me I trust You to do this in them too. And together we pray for these listed here. We thank You in advance for the miracles You will perform when necessary to meet our needs. Thank You for the teaching of Your Word. I especially thank You for Beth and the command of Scripture You have given her to share not only with me but any who will submit to listen. Thank You for Darlene and Torkel. You know their needs; you know they are precious to us. We pray for their strength in mind, body and spirit. We pray for Claudia, You know her heart and the recent hurt and we trust You to heal. Thank You for the many prayers You have heard and answered keeping our IDOK Troops safe year after year – please continue. Thank You for watching over Israel. Thank You for watching over America. Thank You for watching we Your Church. Some how today as each of our IDOKs come one by one in their respective places and read and pray please cause Your Presence to be sweet and strong in and with them I pray. Amen and amen. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Jodi H. David T. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Families and communities hit by Gustav and Ike. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten 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 Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, Mollie B. Public and Private School Teachers.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.
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. T. Palin.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Hospitalized: Captain Tran
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
Justin G.on his way home end of the month!!
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
November’s Election.
As I post this it is 72°F and partly cloudy in Baghdad, IQ & the time there is 6:56 AM AST- on October 9, 2008
12- You are not so important that you have to win every argument.
Agree to disagree.
2 Chronicles 7:13 When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, 14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15 Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNdxdCK-wiA&feature=related
I realize I am preaching to the choir with these YOUTUBEs today but you may have a wayward one for whom you are concerned that will benefit from a pass along.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w4KNRk3Jqo&feature=related
I don’t think we can assume that ‘no rain’ or ‘locusts’ or ‘pestilence’ will come to America. I don’t think we can assume they are not already here! I don’t think we can assume that we shall not see harder times than we have already. And, no this isn’t a ‘doomsday’ message. There is no doomsday for the Bride of Christ. Naturally, I do not know what is the immediate future of America and the Church of the Living God living in America. What I do know is that I am comforted that ABBA’s eyes are open to us and His ears are attentive to our prayers in this place.
I am comforted and even excited that we have all of His Scripture to us to guide us, correct us, comfort us, empower us, and change us from glory to glory. I think our only real fear in this ‘hour’ of history should be complacency. And yes I do think we should have a terrible and foreboding dreadful fear of complacency overtaking any one of us. Complacency will render the Church of the Living God not only powerless but even a hindrance to others hearing and believing The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am mindful that some may consider me a right-wing extremist, a fanatic, a misguided soul who puts too much stock in the Bible; in secular terms someone who takes her ‘religion’ too seriously. Oh I would to our Lord that it were so! I confess to you I am not near enough a ‘fan’ of Jesus Christ. I confess to you that I don’t know enough of the Bible to be ‘over the top’ with it. Will you please, please pray for me that I will become such a woman? No, I don’t want to become so ‘heavenly’ minded that I am no earthly good. But I really do want to become a woman who gives Satan so much trouble in my waking hours sharing the love and Gospel of Jesus that he quakes every morning that I open my eyes. No I am not kidding you. I’d like the Holy Spirit inside of me be so much in control of me that He could use me to turn the world I live in right side up! I may do fairly well here on this computer screen but it’s outside this office on the streets of Satsuma and wherever else He will allow me to minister that is becoming (Praise His Name) a concern to me. I am counting on your prayers!
I just pray that I will have the good sense to allow Him to set my soul on fire in such a way that I am so head over heals in love with Him that His love just gets all over every thing I touch; that He becomes so alive in me that every soul who comes to know me will have to say of me: ‘she showed me the Love of Jesus and she told me straight up what He expects of me’.
I think this will take the rest of my remaining time here on this planet to even make a dent in this enormous task. May today be a good start. To Him be all the glory!
Father God, Your eyes upon us and Your ears open to our prayers is blessed comfort to us. Thank You. I cannot repent for the lost souls of America but I do pray for them to be saved. I cannot repent for the complacency of the Church; only my own. And I do ABBA. I don’t want to be complacent. I don’t want to be a ‘normal’ Christian, a lukewarm one. I pray for a holy fire to catch and burn brightly in me. I pray to be a light set on a hill. I pray for all ‘bushels’ to be removed from me. I suspect this is going to be a process, a long one. And I pray I will be patient with me because I know You will be. You always have been. Thank You. And Father for any sister or brother who is ready to pray this along with me I trust You to do this in them too. And together we pray for these listed here. We thank You in advance for the miracles You will perform when necessary to meet our needs. Thank You for the teaching of Your Word. I especially thank You for Beth and the command of Scripture You have given her to share not only with me but any who will submit to listen. Thank You for Darlene and Torkel. You know their needs; you know they are precious to us. We pray for their strength in mind, body and spirit. We pray for Claudia, You know her heart and the recent hurt and we trust You to heal. Thank You for the many prayers You have heard and answered keeping our IDOK Troops safe year after year – please continue. Thank You for watching over Israel. Thank You for watching over America. Thank You for watching we Your Church. Some how today as each of our IDOKs come one by one in their respective places and read and pray please cause Your Presence to be sweet and strong in and with them I pray. Amen and amen. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Jodi H. David T. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Families and communities hit by Gustav and Ike. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten 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 Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, Mollie B. Public and Private School Teachers.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.
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. T. Palin.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Hospitalized: Captain Tran
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
Justin G.on his way home end of the month!!
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
November’s Election.
As I post this it is 72°F and partly cloudy in Baghdad, IQ & the time there is 6:56 AM AST- on October 9, 2008
For any who are interested I have an email from John McCain talking more about his plan to help homeowners stay in their homes. If you would like for me to forward the email to you, let me know by return email OR just click this link for more information about the plan. Http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/Read.aspx?guid=b9af0d4c-9c0e-4a97-b27f-19df8cfec83d
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