IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009

Today, I have arrived at this conclusion: (in fact as this day has progressed it has been a day for a few conclusions) that DADDY GOD does not like ruts and that He in His love and wisdom will not allow us to continue in them for too long. And when He determines that I have become too settled, too comfortable, too set in my ways, He allows me to do something seemingly so innocent that will rattle my cage, loudly, and cause me to have to climb out of my comfortable rut, a rut that I like SO very much, and set foot on a new road. And why does He do that? Because a rut is no place for an IDOK. And when He moves to get me out of the rut, I often, way too often, kick and scream and yell and fuss and fume and then eat humble pie because His Road is OH SO MUCH better than my rut. Oh what an AWESOME, WONDERFUL, GREAT, SMART, HOLY, FUN, DELIGHTUFUL, LOVING, KIND, GOOD, MERCIFUL GOD, He is. Now I shall look for a Scripture for us for today and when I find it, we will be well on our way to Friday’s edition being finished. HE IS SO TRULY AWESOME!! I am so utterly lost and foolish and carnal without Him. Praise Him. Praise Him!

Ephesians 6:

10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].

Enough said, huh?

ABBA, I don’t know why You put up with me other than You are so fully AWESOME LOVE. Thank You. And by Your Grace and in Time I will learn and will step by step, ever so tiny as they are, be conformed to Your image, LORD JESUS. Thank You, Thank You. I can never say it enough!

Here are our people with special needs and requests, we entrust them to You. If they are in a rut, You have plans to get them out, praise You. Whatever their need, You are the answer and we are sure of that. We are also sure that You are more willing to provide than any of us are ready to receive. Thank You so much for keeping us saved. Please remind our IDOK Troops today in whose hands they are and bring them home safe and sound at the appointed time. Thank You for Tim’s successful surgery and his coming recovery and for all the provisions You are sending their way. Thank You for these precious, precious IDOKs, guard them and protect them and lift them up to higher and higher levels of intimacy with You. A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Cathie R’s Family. Tamra and Family. 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. 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.

ABBA, I am posting this here in prayer as a daily prayer and I am praying as pure in motive as I know how today, asking that You by whatever ways and means You choose, see to the removal from office of every elected Official in Washington and all 50 States that is not sensitive to and is not inclined to work to preserve Judaeo-Christian values and the Constitution of this Nation in its Original Intent. Lord, I am so sorry that many (and thank You not all) offices of this Nation are filled with corrupt, reprobate-minded people who have no regard for You or Your Word and if I have done anything that has contributed to the election of these people, please forgive me and stop me from any further actions that will damage and bring this Nation to complete ruin. I pray Holy Spirit that You will stir the hearts and prayers of enough people to bring this Nation to repentance and will clean and cleanse the offices and the Officials of this Nation. Father God, please have mercy on us. Lord Jesus, clean Washington even as You did the Temple if need be. Amen and amen.

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. Richard 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 – Adam M. (great news, not only is Adam at home he is getting married!!!) Captain Tran. Josh. John L.

As I post this it is 72°F and clear in Kuwait, KW (Airport) and the time there is 4:42 AM AST on April 24, 2009.