IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009

I have for two days thus far this week walked, each day, for at least 30 minutes. And both days I have prayed, aloud, as I walked. I have no blue tooth so there is a real possibility that my neighbors think I am talking to myself – so be it. In my prayer walks I talk to ABBA about many things and many people and this morning I talked to Him about parents and children, I included the grandparents too (I am a grandparent). My bases for the prayer came the other day as I was listening to a group of four and five year olds talk. What I heard upset me. Children so young should not even know about knifing and shooting and killing. I have no doubt they garnered this information from television, movies and video games. And yes these were children of CHRISTIAN parents. I prayed that parents and grandparents would take charge of what they allow their children and grandchildren to see and hear. And one young family, in particular, came to mind and I praised God for them. They are so, so careful with television, movies and games – they know how to say no. They just don’t let it in the house. But they don’t just say no, they invest themselves into giving godly alternatives.

I finished my walk just in time to catch Wednesday’s With Beth. And would you believe today’s session was right on with my praying? She spoke about our gates and what we let in and what we keep out. The text she is using is Deuteronomy 33:24-25

24 About Asher he said:

“Most blessed of sons is Asher;

let him be favored by his brothers,

and let him bathe his feet in oil.

25 The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze,

and your strength will equal your days.

And today in particular the subject was the bolts of our gates. We want the gates around ourselves and our families to be as iron and bronze. We want our children and our grandchildren to be safe, we want them to grow up to be holy, and godly in their conduct, but that is not as likely to happen if we let evil come and live within our gates.

Beth said she was listening the other day to her local Christian radio station and a young mother called in so upset that her 13 year old was on the computer 5 hours a day and she just did not know what to do about it. Beth looked at us in that so Beth Moore style and said, “POWER OFF!” Then she counseled us to stop being AFRAID of our children and TAKE CHARGE! I am thinking there is a lot we must stop being afraid of and take charge. Question is. . . . will I? Will you?

If you would like to see that telecast, here’s a link. Once you get to the webpage you will need to choose ‘Part Six’ of the series Happy Blessing.

http://www.lifetoday.org/site/PageServer?pagename=bth_media

A number of hours have lapsed since we began this edition and I am still thinking about the children; what they hear, what they see and how it is affecting them. And not just the children, ABBA, be we as adults too. I think we have become so de-sensitized to sin that we don’t even notice anymore. Forgive us; bless us with sharp conviction. Bless us with the courage to say no. Bless us with the courage to ‘power off’ ungodly movies and games and whatever else we are giving our eyes and time to. We did not deal with it in this devotion but I treasure the second part of the verse – my strength will equal my days. I believe that ABBA. When my gates are iron and bronze; when I am careful with my eye and ear gates, then my strength will equal my days – You promised and I believe You. I will be empowered by You to power off the stuff that is not wholesome, not redemptive, not edifying. I pray You will invade our homes like an army, convicting and changing us for Your glory and for the eternal good of our children and grandchildren.

And Lord, we pray for our IDOK Troops too, encourage them to screen and carefully choose what they participate in. Please keep them safe and bring them home safely at the appointed time. Bless too these that are written here with health, safety and provisions. Thank You for this ministry and I pray it will be all that You desire. Amen and amen. A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. David Y. Joshua A. Kim T and her parents. Martha McC. Tamra and Family. Rachel and family. Joe and Rose. Stellan. Mrs. Walker. Darlene’s Sister. Tammy B and Family. Jackie K. Brian T. Ricky M. Linda and Family. Joe. Michael H. Linda W. Debbie W. Mike and Vickie. Natalie. Jacqueline and Sons (River and Jackson). Sandra Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family Mary. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Melissa and daughters. Jason A and his mother. Wayne B. Melinda H. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Darlene and Torkel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. DeLois. Katelyn (B) J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Bay and family. Bill and Judy. Doug. Larry and Claudia and family. Callie. Ruth. Cynthia. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Chuck. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Mollie and family. Andrew and Daughters. 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.

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. And Lord some weeks later since this prayer began we have word from one of those Alabama officials that he wants our prayers, that he is mindful of You, that he does love You and obviously he is well acquainted with Your Word. And ABBA I am so delighted and grateful for this man and for others like him, so for each of them (and You know who they are, Lord) we pray that You will anoint and empower them to stand firm and holy in these places of service You have given them and Lord please bring others alongside to stand with them and help them. And as he suggested move us to be involved in the political process with more than just our prayers according to the individual will You have for each of us. Again, Lord, thank You for this news, thank You for what You are doing. Amen and amen.

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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. Justin G. Michael K. Bay N. T. Palin. Richard M. Bobby G. (added 12/16/08) Tommy T. Chad B (3/2009) Kyle N. (3/26). Jessica D. (4/09) Sgt. Vince Barrientos (5/2009)

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)

Military at home, specifically those emotional-spirit wounds that only God and Time can heal – Adam M. Captain Tran. Josh. John L. Drew.

As I post this it is 84°F haze in Al Asad, IQ (Airport) and the time there is 6:14 AM AST on May 21, 2009.