IDOK DEVOTION FOR MONDAY, MAY 25, 2009

It has been a back to back, full to the rim weekend and even with an afternoon nap, I am tired to the bone; so I will be brief. We just want to wish you all a safe and filled with peace Memorial Day. I did a little, very little, reading just before sitting to write, and Memorial Day did not begin as a ‘celebration’ but rather as a time of reflection and to honor those who had died defending the United States of America. Since its inception it has expanded to include remembering Soldiers who have given their blood for America, surviving Soldiers who have served and those who are still serving this Nation, and in some quarters people also include any family members or friends who have died. And somewhere along the way grilling hot dogs and hamburgers to be served with potato salad and other trimmings in back yards and public parks became the order of the day. And, I’m not saying it should not be done, it just saddens me that not only Memorial Day but all the ‘holidays’ have become celebrations that are mostly about us and having a good time rather than honoring the One or ones for whom the observances began.

Anyway, if you have the day off from the work place tomorrow, go ahead and grill those hamburgers and hot dogs, oh what the heck, throw some shrimp on there too and have a really good feast and before you dive in to all that delicious fare, remember! Remember the God of Creation Who birthed this Nation, Who called men and woman to exalt Him and build the United States of America. He’s still calling. So are we celebrating a ‘good time’ so much that being still and knowing He is God is no longer appealing? Yes, for the people at large, I think that is true. But you, my sisters and brothers, I see you practicing the better way. And to Him be all the glory for it! And to you I say: Thank you. So, go ahead: Reflect, Praise, Pray and Celebrate, and in that order, Okay?

Deuteronomy 32:

43 Celebrate, nations, join the praise of His people.

He avenges the deaths of His servants,

Pays back His enemies with vengeance,

and cleanses His land for His people.

Oh yes, ABBA, come and cleanse this Land, Your Land for we Your People and begin with us. Make us clean Oh, Lord, make us clean. We know that in You were are clean but our feet pick up a lot of dirt and grim walking this life and we forever need Your washing.

We continue to pray that You will heal Betty. Thank You that Robin H.’s test results were good and recovery is expected. Thank You that Doug is home again. We are pleased and grateful for that, surgery is set for Wednesday and, Lord, we just expect You to bless. We particularly pray for our IDOK Soldiers, praying for their protection and safety in spirit, soul and body, praying they will all come home, safe and sound. And praying for family and friends today as they remember those who made it all the way HOME from the battlefield; comfort them today and send someone into their path to say thank you to them for the sacrifice they and their loved one made. ABBA, I am struggling for words here as I think about You and what You did to bring this Nation into existence. You did it; no group of men or woman could have dreamed that big or fought that long without You giving the dream and the strength. You did it Lord, we didn’t. Thank You. And now as You gave the dream and the strength to birth it; please give the dream and strength in us to revive it I pray. Bless our IDOKs as they sleep tonight. I pray their sleep to be sweet and I pray You will be first in their thoughts even before their eyes open to the light of the dawn. You have given so much to me personally in just the last 48 hours, and much, much more in all the days I have lived. So much, ABBA, thank You. Thank You for this ministry; thank you for every woman (and man) that sits on the other side of this screen, bless them and grow them up into the image of Jesus, and me too. Amen and amen.

A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. BETTY. Robin H., Jr. 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.

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 82°F and smoke haze in Balad, IQ (Airport) and the time there is 7:24 AM AST on May 25, 2009.