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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

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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IDOK DEVOTION FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008
Eleven of Twenty Five – A Great Recipe:
11- Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

Revelation 22: 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Is that your cry today? It is mine.
As I begin, I am not long from watching the presidential debate. I had hoped for a real ‘town hall meeting’. That wasn’t it. However, for those with ears to hear, Barack Hussein Obama did announced tonight that he is a Socialist. He’s not out of the ‘closet’ yet but he did crack open the door. I fear not many heard him.
I don’t know that I have words to describe the heaviness of soul I have as I write to you. I have no worries about my eternal future nor even my temporal future. I know ABBA will take care of me. I know He will take care of You too who have exchanged your sin for His righteousness. I know that some exciting days are ahead for us but it may not be the excitement that we hoped. And no, I am not giving up. I am continuing to pray that Father God will intervene; that He will be gracious to America and give us John McCain as president instead of Obama. He can do it. I hope He will. We must not fail to bombard Father’s Throne with our cries. But we may need to modify our cries.
Of this I am certain: I am weary of watching and listening and hearing even Fox News report the polls to me and report this one’s opinion and that one’s opinion. Mainstream Media is not even an option for me. I am as serious as a heart attack when I say I truly would like to see every Christian in America turn off NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC Networks (not just the news programs) and refuse to buy liberal magazines and newspapers. These liberal God-less media networks and publications are stealing freedom out from under us. And thus far the Christian Church has been either too afraid or unwilling to separate Herself from it because it would be inconvenient or uncomfortable. As I see it we have two choices. We can either come out from among them or we can turn to a pillar of salt with them. 2 Corinthians 6: 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “ I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 17 Therefore “ Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.”18 “ I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the LORD Almighty.”
My leading is that I don’t need to spend any more hours listening to anything the world has to say to me. I have made up my mind. I know who I am voting for and I know what to pray for in that arena. Enough is enough. I am not by any means advocating becoming a political ostridge – I am far too opinionated for that! But there’s a song that’s coming to mind: I’m Coming Back to the Heart of Worship cause it’s all about You Jesus. It’s all about You. And yes I am sorry for the things I have made it. And as you might expect – here’s a link to hear it. Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH-snsXw1as&feature=related
This is my plan of action. Join me as you are led. I shall continue to pray, continue to speak for my presidential ticket, McCain-Palin, as I am out and about on Father’s business and if ABBA opens a political opportunity for me, I will hit hard and heavy as He directs. As to time and resources, liberal mainstream media has lost me and Fox even has less of me now too. I will catch just enough news to keep me an informed citizens for the purpose of being a better Christian. More time in the Word and more attention to the needs of family, friends, and community are a mandate for me. This presidential election is important, maybe the most important so far, but it’s not the end all of end all. Jesus is! And it’s time to start acting like it. Exposing Obama and others like him is important but directing and encouraging people in Worship of JESUS is America’s hope, even the world’s hope. So that’s my plan. Make it yours too, if you will.
In the words of Carmen – America Needs God Again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYtCanpBhVg&feature=related
But ‘She’ ain’t gonna see Him, if you and I don’t come out from among them and Worship Jesus.
Lord, forgive me. It’s not the first time I have asked in this presidential season but by Your grace it will be the last in regard to too much focus on them and not enough on YOU. I am so glad You are in charge of all this. I am so sorry I have acted like You are not. Thank You for clearing skies. Thank You for Christian faith. Whatever You are doing here, I want to be in step with You. I want to worship You. Lord, You clear and clean America as You see fit and if You have a mission for me in that clearing and cleaning, I am here to obey. ABBA, we have some loved ones here who are sick. Their bodies are struggling with disease and we sure would like for You to heal them. And there are some mamas and some daddies too that are not sure how to take hold of the falling apart worlds of their children and grandchildren. They really need Your help. I think they need physical strength for one thing but what they really could use is a rested mind and a renewed spirit. Will You do that for them today? Thank You, Lord. And folks are still dealing with shortages and outages as a result of Gustav and Ike, please help them today. And Emma’s Kids that seems to me to be a great ministry and even with the little I know about it I can see there would be much opposition from the evil one and many physical and financial needs there; so my prayer is for wisdom and provisions for the staff and the children. And, Lord, Shay really wants to go back to the orphanage. So if You will open up an account for her that will finance the trip and her stay there. And our IDOK Troops, thank You. You have kept them safe, You have blessed and provided for them and we ask You to continue until everyone of them comes home safe and sound. And even though we have not voiced every concern, we don’t even know every concern of every name listed here we do pray for them; for their peace of mind and well being and most all we pray that we will come back to worship. Worship that pleases You, ABBA. Continue to protect Israel and bring them to the peace You long to give them and Lord cleanse us Your Church and build a fire in us that will never be cold again. 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: Rick M.
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.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
November’s Election.
As I post this it is 72°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 9:01 AM AST – on October 8, 2008
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008

Ten of Twenty Five – A Great Recipe:
10- Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

A prayer update from Martha regarding David T: Kathie, I asked you to pray for my son’s friend who is dying with non-hotchkins Lymphoma. He was bitter with God. All the Paramedics at Medstar and the firemen from around here had a benefit for him this past Saturday.. I have been on a cruise so I didn’t find out about David T. Until I got home. He has made peace with God and says he knows where he is going when he dies. Praise the Lord! God is so good.
And we all say Yes He is!!
My timing has been off today and you probably know what that means — I am lacking a new, fresh IDOK and added to that it is time for all good little IDOKs, including me, to go to sleep. As I do more often that I like I have reached into a storage disc for our time together today. This one comes from a day uncertain in November of 2004. For some, this re-run will be a first run; however it finds you, Father, use this for good.

I was praying with someone yesterday who was struggling; struggling to cast their burden upon The Lord; not for lack of ‘want to’ exactly but because their grip on the thing was so tight they just could not let go. It was as if it was welded to them. Do you know what I mean? If you do you know just letting go and letting it drop seems impossible. Maybe we have all been there. In fact I wrote myself a prayer (a note to myself) not long ago and it read: help me release my grip on this – relax my hold – help me let go – get me to the place I am willing to let go and thank You that all things work together for my good cause I do love You and You have called me. Thank You.
Are you like me? Can you see yourself holding that thing in your grasp? Your fingers are so tightly around it that to release it will require prying your fingers from it one by one. You know what I have learned about Father? If we will come to Him and admit that is our condition and offer ourselves to Him to bring us to the place of willingness to release the grip — HE WILL! I have experienced Him gently working with me one by one to relax those holds until the object falls from my hand into HIS. Oh what a relief!! It can take only seconds and it can take longer — days, weeks, months even years BUT He is faithful. Question is are we even willing to be made willing? It starts with a prayer; a prayer to be made willing. A prayer that says Lord, I see that I am unwilling to do this but I am willing for You to bring me to the place of willingness. And He will!
Matthew 11
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Hebrews 4
15 For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand and sympathize and have a shared feeling with our weaknesses and infirmities and liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning.
16 Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
Yes, in HIM we can find help; even for the tightest-held grip. And yes, even if our need is to be made willing to be made willing. Yes! Even that He can do and will do if we will just ask!
Romans 8
28 We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
Father, thank You; thank You that You are our faithful Father even when we are scared, little brats You love us anyway. Thank You for Your patience, Your mercy, Your Loving-kindness and for giving us wills and space and grace to repent — to let go of those things that we know hurt us and do not honor You. Thank You Father. Bless Your people today; bless us with compassion and mercy for those who are struggling to let go; for we have been there Lord and knowing us we will be there again at some point; thank You for Your mercy; help us spread it around today for Jesus sake. And as we read these names and situtations we entrust them again to You for Jesus sake. 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. 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: Rick M.
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.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
November’s Election.
As I post this it is 68°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 7:51 AM AST – on October 7, 2008
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008

Nine of twenty five – a Great Recipe:
9- Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

Proverbs 20:24 A man’s steps are of the LORD;
How then can a man understand his own way?
25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
And afterward to reconsider his vows.
26 A wise king sifts out the wicked,
And brings the threshing wheel over them.
27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD,
Searching all the inner depths of his heart.
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king,
And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
And the splendor of old men is their gray head.
30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
I cannot say as I begin placing these words on the screen that I have a full understanding of them or even why they seem to be right for us in this moment. But those of you have been with me for awhile know that I often begin not knowing why or where an IDOK piece will end.
So, A man’s steps are of the LORD; How then can a man understand his own way?
How in deed! Do you have to look far to see a soul following his own steps to see what God means here? How long does it take to step into a mess when we fail to follow Jesus? Not long at all. And these days it seems quicker than soon. Have we not heard of or even know little ones as young as 12 and 13 years who are already accomplished alcoholics, drug addicts and prostitutes? That’s too sad to think on long, isn’t it?
And verse 25, how today is that? It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.
How deep a pit can we dig for ourselves when we act too quickly? How much hurt can we heap upon ourselves and others by embracing a plan as good, even holy, before we KNOW it is? How foolish of us to say YES before we have had time to pray and think. I have a rule of thumb I use often for questionable decisions, especially with ‘act now’ offers: If you cannot wait 24 hours for my answer, my answer is NO.
And then verse 26. A wise king sifts out the wicked, And brings the threshing wheel over them.
And you know, if this bit of wisdom is good enough for a king, isn’t it good for Everyday Joe or even a presidential candidate? Read it again. Lets look at the word sifts. FreeDictionary. Com describes it this way: To put (flour, for example) through a sieve or other straining device in order to separate the fine from the coarse particles. And To examine and sort carefully: sift the evidence. And To make a careful examination. This reminds me of that old adage: You are known by the company you keep. If we are wise we will place all of the ends and outs and pieces and fabrics and personalities presented to us into the Golden Sieve (The Bible made alive within us by the Holy Spirit) and give it a spin and when the spin reveals coarse particles, we will set those coarse particles aside. We won’t incorporate them into ‘bread’ for our ‘bosom’. That is we won’t feed upon or take into confidence or become intimate with the unholy. Does that seem harsh? 2 Corinthians 6: 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness? But there is more than sifting offered in the verse. There’s ‘threshing’. So when that ‘coarse particle’ is a personality, rather than a God-less thought, concept, doctrine, or deed; what do we do? We wait. We pray. We stand ready for any call from the Lord to participate with Him on the ‘threshing floor’. And in time, if those coarse particles are made ‘fine’ by the Threshing Wheel of the Lord, then we offer them the intimacy of home and hearth.
Verse 27 is a comfort to me. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. Even more than just comfort but security too. I rest in knowing that ABBA searches the inner depths of my heart. I am SO GLAD I cannot hide anything from HIM!! In this moment I can think of no adjective that adequately describes the comfort and safety I feel knowing that He knows ALL about me, all that has been before and all that will ever be, and He STILL loves me. HE IS TRUELY AWESOME!
One more comment and we are finished for today. Verse 30. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, As do stripes the inner depths of the heart. When ABBA brings to my attention those inner depths of my heart and the fire of judgment blows on that evil, it’s gonna HURT and it’s gonna cause some ‘stripes’ like a trip to the ‘wood shed’ . But even then I know He loves me and when that particular hurt is finished, my heart is one step cleaner. One step closer to being conformed to the image of Jesus. Hallelujah! I love it! Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
ABBA, this ends sweetly for me. Thank You. Thank You for the warmth and comfort, security and peace You bring to me and not to me alone but to every daughter and every son who calls You DADDY by the Blood of You Lord Jesus. Thank You. And for today strength enough to lean on You is all we ask. As I think about it what a perfect thing to ask for us all; every IDOK; every IDOK Soldier and family member; every name on our list here and even every unspoken request – strength enough to lean on You today Lord is what we ask. Amen and amen.
As I post this it is 74°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 8:39 AM AST – on October 6, 2008.
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