IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008
Revelation 22: 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Yesterday was a full day – 4th and 5th graders. I have been reviewing the day and have come to at least one conclusion. Something has changed and not for the better. I recall being a student – a ‘hundred’ years ago and often there was one maybe two in each class that was rowdy. These days even in SECOND grade there are one or two maybe three that actually seem to want to learn or at least will be obedient to class room rules. As I say to the younger ones: this makes me sad.
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As I was walking through the den last night and pre game rhetoric was going on, I heard: “I like it, I love it, I want some more of it”. No, it wasn’t Jerry singing it. Not this time anyway. Okay. Okay. It’s a catchy song. It must be because I heard it again in my head this morning when I woke up. I don’t like that! I don’t like waking up with something other than the Gospel playing. It’s not that there are not some good country songs out there. Some are even worthy of a moment or two of our time but is that the BEST use of our time? And isn’t that what we need to be about these days — the BEST stewardship of our time?
Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Ephesians 5: 15, 16 Amplified Bible.
And so as we think of time stewardship, we must consider our priorities. Because it is in and upon our priorities that we expend our time. Right? And what are our priorities? I think I have found an easy way to find out. We might call it the back door approach. Read this statement and see if you agree with me. It comes from The Challenge by David Edwards: “If you are discouraged, ask yourself the following question, “what am I discouraged about?” If you ask that, I think you’ll discover where your priorities are. Are you discouraged because people are saying bad things about you or because you don’t have the grades or the clothes you want? If that’s the case, then you don’t need encouragement-you need better priorities. You need faith that God is working His good purposes in your life, and you need the patience that comes from that faith.”
“I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.” Whatever it is that we like, whatever we love, don’t we want some more of it? And if we really want more of it, don’t we make a way to get it? And would not that be a good indicator to us what our priorities really are? So what are your priorities? Did I hear you say: That’s a good question and as soon as I get the time, I will ponder those things and figure out who I am … Right? If you really want to know you will. If I really want to know I will too. Oh! My Father can use it all, can’t He? Who would have imagined that a country song would lead us to pondering our priorities?
I received this update on Janie from a Sister IDOK: Sorry it has been so long since I updated you on Janie. She finished her last chemo treatment on October 4th and they released her to go home on October 28th. It took her a very long time to recover. She has just this past week started to feel strong enough to drive and go to the store. She was able to cook yesterday for the first time in months, which is something she loves to do. I think the birth of our newest grandson, Lane Michael Carter, helped jump start her. We are thankful that she is feeling stronger and as of today she was able to attend church and is now headed to spend the night with Brittany and Lane so she can practice being a grandmother. Hopefully the worst is behind us. We have been blessed with so many friends that have brought over meals, driven Janie to various places, picked up mail and just been here for us. Thanks again for all your support.
Father, thank You. Strange as it is this morning, by faith — thank You. And Father I ask that You help me and all of our readers today to know where we are, who we are and just what are our priorities. Examine us Lord and help us have the strength and the courage to look and see what You see and surrender it all to You for Jesus sake.
And we bring each of these and we know they are a priority to You. You are so awesome to make each of us a priority with You. I am reminded this morning that Linda is attending a conference this week and I pray she will find refreshment in You this week. And Janet’s a new aunt this morning. Thank You for new babies and we pray she will grow to be a godly child and woman for Your glory and we pray her parents will surrender all to You that it be so. And we are thinking of Bernie and Linda this morning particularly, You know what sweet blessing You have for them today and we thank You for those blessings. We can think of strength and courage and healing. Thank You for Steve’s hearing. Mary and Mabel – You know Lord. You know just what they need today and we pray it be so. And added to Mary and Mabel our IDOK Troops and every soul written here or spoken in the hearts of each IDOK as she and he stops this morning to 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. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. 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. John L.
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. Justin G.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G. Captain Tran
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
As I post this it is 71°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 3:48 PM AST – on November 11, 2008
Internet Daughters of the KING
THE WHITE STONE
His Ministry to You.
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Yesterday was a full day – 4th and 5th graders. I have been reviewing the day and have come to at least one conclusion. Something has changed and not for the better. I recall being a student – a ‘hundred’ years ago and often there was one maybe two in each class that was rowdy. These days even in SECOND grade there are one or two maybe three that actually seem to want to learn or at least will be obedient to class room rules. As I say to the younger ones: this makes me sad.
==========
As I was walking through the den last night and pre game rhetoric was going on, I heard: “I like it, I love it, I want some more of it”. No, it wasn’t Jerry singing it. Not this time anyway. Okay. Okay. It’s a catchy song. It must be because I heard it again in my head this morning when I woke up. I don’t like that! I don’t like waking up with something other than the Gospel playing. It’s not that there are not some good country songs out there. Some are even worthy of a moment or two of our time but is that the BEST use of our time? And isn’t that what we need to be about these days — the BEST stewardship of our time?
Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Ephesians 5: 15, 16 Amplified Bible.
And so as we think of time stewardship, we must consider our priorities. Because it is in and upon our priorities that we expend our time. Right? And what are our priorities? I think I have found an easy way to find out. We might call it the back door approach. Read this statement and see if you agree with me. It comes from The Challenge by David Edwards: “If you are discouraged, ask yourself the following question, “what am I discouraged about?” If you ask that, I think you’ll discover where your priorities are. Are you discouraged because people are saying bad things about you or because you don’t have the grades or the clothes you want? If that’s the case, then you don’t need encouragement-you need better priorities. You need faith that God is working His good purposes in your life, and you need the patience that comes from that faith.”
“I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.” Whatever it is that we like, whatever we love, don’t we want some more of it? And if we really want more of it, don’t we make a way to get it? And would not that be a good indicator to us what our priorities really are? So what are your priorities? Did I hear you say: That’s a good question and as soon as I get the time, I will ponder those things and figure out who I am … Right? If you really want to know you will. If I really want to know I will too. Oh! My Father can use it all, can’t He? Who would have imagined that a country song would lead us to pondering our priorities?
I received this update on Janie from a Sister IDOK: Sorry it has been so long since I updated you on Janie. She finished her last chemo treatment on October 4th and they released her to go home on October 28th. It took her a very long time to recover. She has just this past week started to feel strong enough to drive and go to the store. She was able to cook yesterday for the first time in months, which is something she loves to do. I think the birth of our newest grandson, Lane Michael Carter, helped jump start her. We are thankful that she is feeling stronger and as of today she was able to attend church and is now headed to spend the night with Brittany and Lane so she can practice being a grandmother. Hopefully the worst is behind us. We have been blessed with so many friends that have brought over meals, driven Janie to various places, picked up mail and just been here for us. Thanks again for all your support.
Father, thank You. Strange as it is this morning, by faith — thank You. And Father I ask that You help me and all of our readers today to know where we are, who we are and just what are our priorities. Examine us Lord and help us have the strength and the courage to look and see what You see and surrender it all to You for Jesus sake.
And we bring each of these and we know they are a priority to You. You are so awesome to make each of us a priority with You. I am reminded this morning that Linda is attending a conference this week and I pray she will find refreshment in You this week. And Janet’s a new aunt this morning. Thank You for new babies and we pray she will grow to be a godly child and woman for Your glory and we pray her parents will surrender all to You that it be so. And we are thinking of Bernie and Linda this morning particularly, You know what sweet blessing You have for them today and we thank You for those blessings. We can think of strength and courage and healing. Thank You for Steve’s hearing. Mary and Mabel – You know Lord. You know just what they need today and we pray it be so. And added to Mary and Mabel our IDOK Troops and every soul written here or spoken in the hearts of each IDOK as she and he stops this morning to 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. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. 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. John L.
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. Justin G.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G. Captain Tran
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
As I post this it is 71°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 3:48 PM AST – on November 11, 2008
Internet Daughters of the KING
THE WHITE STONE
His Ministry to You.
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