IDOK DEVOTION FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009

Surely it is Monday already. My plan is to be brief this morning. Since returning from the conference, I have not sat quietly to digest the HUGENESS of God’s Word given by His Servant, Beth.

My beloved is on his way to the hospital to see his mother before going to the office. She slipped out of bed this morning a little before 5:00. The nurse assured us she is okay but he wants to see for himself.

A passage for us to ponder as we pray today:

1 Thessalonians 5 (Amplified Bible)

15 See that none of you repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness and seek to do good to one another and to everybody.

16 Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always);

17 Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly];

18 Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].

19 Do not quench (suppress or subdue) the [Holy] Spirit;

Just had an update on Chandler. The first surgery was a success, the doctors say, but Chandler says it has been the worst days of his life.

Before they can do any corrective surgery, he must have two seizures. He had one yesterday and needs to have another before Wednesday.

They area where they think they will be working pertains to his speech.

Sounds terrible but God is in the miracle healing business.

Thanks so much for your prayers for Chandler and his family.

Let you know when I hear more. Carolyn

We are also praying for Mrs. Walker this morning, she’s in her 90s and weary with earth’s journey.

Father, You know the beginnings of this day for each of us. You know our goals and our aims. You know our disappoints when we fail to accomplish what we believe we should have. And so in this moment we accept Your Grace to start fresh now in this moment. What is done is done and what is before us is opportunity to watch You work in us. We are eager to see just what You can do with a surrendered spirit, soul and body. We confess we must have Your help even to surrender and it is for that we pray right now. Thank You that mother was not re-injured this morning; enable her to receive Your peace at this time. And we pray for Mrs. Walker. You know the thoughts and desires of her family and You know her own desires. You know Your will for her and we can ask no more than that for her now. Thank You for the successful surgery for Chandler. And more surgery is needed but he needs to have a seizure before Wednesday. LORD, that is beyond my knowledge but what I know is You love Chandler and You have a plan for him and it is for that Plan I pray now, he and his family. And these are not all. We have our IDOK Troops on our minds, desiring them to be safe in spirit, soul and body; desiring for them to come home safely; desiring for them to live abundant, holy lives. And others, these listed here too. We confess they are not just names on a list but people You love. HOLY SPIRIT, take our individual and collective hearts and pray for them and do for them what You will this very day. Revive spirits, rest and recover wounded and broken souls and redeem and use for Your glory the bodies of Your People for Jesus sake. Amen and amen.

A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Rachel and family. Joe and Rose. Emily. Stellan. Chandler. Mrs. Walker. Christopher H and his family. Darlene’s Sister. Mr. Matthews. Tammy B and Family. Jackie K. Brian T. Ricky M. Chloe Melissa. Linda and Family. Joe. Michael H. Linda W. Debbie W. Mike and Vickie. Natalie. Kathy and family. Tommy and Raye. Doug. Frank. Jeanette. Francis T. Cathy T. Cathie R and family. Jacqueline and Sons (River and Jackson). Emily. Walt. Phillip. Margie and Craig. Sandra. Terry and family. Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Amy, Kevin and Girls. Joan. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Melissa and daughters. Jason A and his mother. Wayne B. Melinda H. Trisha. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Darlene and Torkel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Bay and family. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. 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. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Erin. Alan. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. 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. Friends at work.

Public and Private School Teachers.

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. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N. T. Palin. John L. Richard M. Adam M. Bobby G. (added 12/16/08) Tommy T. Chad B (3/2009) Kyle N. (3/26)

IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Brandon B.

Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George. Travis N. Hawk. Justin G.

Injured: Lukas S. (11/30/08) http://www.strafford1st.com/page25/page26/page26.html

Military at home, specifically those emotional/spirit wounds that only God and Time can heal – Captain Tran Josh.

As I post this it is 80°F and partly cloudy in Al Asad, IQ (Airport) and the time there is 4:01 PM AST on April 6, 2009.