IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009

As you can tell I took Memorial Day off from writing. However, we did some reflecting, praising, praying and I could say something really sappy like any day that my beloved is home with me is a celebration, but I’ll just say that a little before 10:00 o’clock yesterday morning we gathered with a good crowd of people at Satsuma City Hall. And there a memorial to honor those ‘who gave all’ in service to this Country from the Satsuma-Saraland area was unveiled. When one name in particular was called, Jerry’s reflection got real personal — Harry Woodard – Jerry remembered him well. Harry served a month and was killed. Only God knows about these things and we must trust Him. I have been drawing strength since Sunday from a quote I read at Beth Moore’s Living Proof Blog. The Author is unknown to me but the message … well, read and allow the Holy Spirit to give you peace: ‘God allows in His wisdom that which He could easily prevent by His Power.’

Jeremiah 10:

12 He has made the earth by His power,

He has established the world by His wisdom,

And has stretched out the heavens at His discretion.

13 When He utters His voice,

There is a multitude of waters in the heavens:

“ And He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth.

He makes lightning for the rain,

He brings the wind out of His treasuries.”

I Corinthians 1:

18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Revelation 5:

11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice:

“ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

To receive power and riches and wisdom,

And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying:

“ Blessing and honor and glory and power

Be to Him who sits on the throne,

And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”

And in His Wisdom and Power this Day spoken of will come and until then we must trust that what He in His wisdom allows He will enable us by His Power to accept and continue to love and trust Him.

Amen and amen, make it true of each of us, ABBA, that we KNOW Your Wisdom and Power and Love and Mercy are FOR us always. Our thoughts are continuing to be with Betty and Bev and the family, continuing to ask that You heal Betty and restore her to Your service even at her tender age of 5, we believe she is serving You and we want to see that continue and grow and grow. We continue too to think of Doug particularly as surgery is tomorrow and we ask for a complete removal of the cancer and that Doug be healed. We pray for Claudia and the family, for peace for them. We thank You that David is back to work, we trust You with his life. We have not heard recently how others listed here are doing but we continue to entrust them to You. We pray again for our IDOK Soldiers, we ask You to keep them safe in every place they are and we pray Holy Spirit that You will guide them in practical steps of operations and that You will teach them to walk in holiness with each step they take. I am continuing to ask that You cleanse Washington and all 50 States; for the Peace of Israel; for the dreams and visions You promised Your Sons and Daughters in these last days, for us to be useable vessels so You can impart these dreams and visions to us; and I pray for our IDOKs, I don’t know what each one needs today but I know You are there to supply all and I thank You now for all You give us today. Thank You for this ministry, do what You will with it for Jesus Name sake. 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 99°F and haze in Balad, IQ (Airport) and the time there is 3:20 PM AST on May 26, 2009.

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.

IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009

Genesis 50:

19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?

20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

This is what Joseph said to his brothers, the brothers who put him in a pit, planning to leave him there to die and later decided to sell him into Egyptian slavery. Joseph in the ‘natural’ had good and more than ample reason to hate his brothers and take vengeance upon them, but he didn’t. In a sense we can say the reason he did not is what separates the men from the boys. A ‘natural boy’ would have made his brothers suffer. A ‘natural boy’ would have heaped retribution in triplicate upon them. But this man forgave, and moreover was proactive in bestowing blessings upon them. Why? Again, that is what separates the men from the boys or the women from the girls – yielding to the Spirit of God. I was about to say the Spirit of God within. But the Spirit of God did not indwell Joseph; for the Holy Spirit in Joseph’s day had not been given to man to indwell man. At that time He was UPON believers not within them. Joseph yielded to God as He hovered over and as He impressed His Will and Ways to Joseph. And today, we who have Him WITHIN, how much more are we without excuse when we render evil for evil and cursing for cursing? How much more are we without excuse when we respond in the ‘natural’? I tell you we are without excuse. We have no excuse – not even the fact that we are natural beings (humans) — because we have the Super-Natural Spirit of the Living God dwelling within these frames. We are without excuse when we act like ‘natural’ boys and girls instead of ‘Super-Natural’ Men and Women of God.

Our praying for Doug is not done. The cancer is back and he is back in the hospital. These things our finite minds cannot understand so we pray and we know our God is GOOD. The latest word on Betty is that it is a kidney infection, surgery will not be needed; but must find the right antibiotic to combat this. In these two and all our loved ones we say what Satan brings for evil, our God is turning to the good.

And we are adding Robin H., Jr. to our list. He passed out at work and is in the hospital for heart tests. He had several stints put in last year.

ABBA, thank You for gentle reminders and not so gentle reminders of what You not only expect of us but what is reasonable for us to give. You have told us in Romans 12:1 that just the reasonable service we owe You is to be living sacrifices; that certainly means yielding to You, Holy Spirit, rather than responding in the natural, doesn’t it? It is not an easy thing for us, especially me, because I forget so quickly and revert to the ‘natural’ before I even realize what I have done – did it today even after writing this devotion. Thank You for reminding me. I’m sorry. Thank You that You are making progress with me. Thank You that You are not frustrated with me and thank You that You will get us all to the place You are calling us. Thank You that Doug’s throat issue is not cancer. We are trusting You with all his medical needs. We pray for Betty, bring down the fever and get into her little body the antibiotics that will get rid of the infection. And comfort her Mom and Dad, Bev and the rest of the family. We pray too for Robin H knowing very little about him but he is loved, by family and You. We’d like to hear that whatever these tests indicate it is something that can be remedied and he can be restored, so if You will, it will be so. We pray again for David Y, in the natural it looks to us that time is short and yet we know You can lengthen his days. So ABBA if there is work yet for David to do we pray You will restore him to that work. And we pray for each listed here. Every one of them is loved and is important especially to the one who requested their name be placed here, so we pray for them in whatever need they have that they will experience You as their Provider, Healer, Savior and Lord. We pray for our IDOK Troops to be protected in spirit, soul and body and to be returned home at the appointed time, safe and sound. We pray for the peace of Israel. We know You have plans for Israel and they are in Your Hands, thank You. We too are in Your Hands and we are so grateful. We are trusting You for the cleansing of this Nation, Washington and all 50 States. We are trusting You to cleanse and revive Your Church too. And as I send this devotion to our IDOKs, I pray for them that they will rest well tonight and awake with You first on their minds. Thank You for this ministry, make it all that You desire and make me Your humble servant for Jesus sake. 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 clear in Kuwait, KW (Airport) and the time there is 6:57 AM AST on May 22, 2009.