IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009

Have you ever met some one who just does not seem to be happy unless they have a ‘stink’ stirring? I mean they just seem to get their ‘kicks’ from controversy? It is as though they derive delight in getting a quarrel going and they go on and on and on for hours hammering their point. Do you know any folks like that? And do they wear you out and make you weary with their ‘enlightened’ point of view or their many ‘educated’ arguments? Me too. And do you sometime just want to throw up your hands and quit? Yes? Then read this.

I Timothy 6: 3 But if anyone teaches otherwise and does not assent to the sound and wholesome messages of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and the teaching which is in agreement with godliness (piety toward God),

4 He is puffed up with pride and stupefied with conceit, [although he is] woefully ignorant. He has a morbid fondness for controversy and disputes and strife about words, which result in (produce) envy and jealousy, quarrels and dissension, abuse and insults and slander, and base suspicions,

5 And protracted wrangling and wearing discussion and perpetual friction among men who are corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, who imagine that godliness or righteousness is a source of profit [a moneymaking business, a means of livelihood]. From such withdraw.

How’s that for making it plain? And could it be any sadder? Based upon this Word, when we encounter someone whose delight is as described we can know that soul is either lost, having not exchanged their sins for Christ’s Righteousness, or they have regressed into carnality. Arguing with them will surely fail … from that quickly withdraw! Ceasing to argue with them however, does NOT release us from praying for them and loving them – even loving them from a ‘distance’ if ABBA so leads.

20 O Timothy, guard and keep the deposit entrusted [to you]! Turn away from the irreverent babble and godless chatter, with the vain and empty and worldly phrases, and the subtleties and the contradictions in what is falsely called knowledge and spiritual illumination.

21 [For] by making such profession some have erred (missed the mark) as regards the faith. Grace (divine favor and blessing) be with you all! Amen (so be it).

I think we can safely start verse 20 with O ________ (fill in your name), don’t you think?

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please add my husband KC to the prayer list. He will be undergoing his 2^nd heart cath this week (after having 3 stents placed a month ago) and we are hoping that all has healed and they will not have to take him in for open heart at some point. He has been having additional discomfort and I pray that God helps him to heal and the blood continues to flow without blockage to his heart. Thank you, Kristi

ABBA, thank You for plain talk; thank You for I Timothy 6; thank You for all Your Word; we want to learn and we want to obey. We pray for KC as he is preparing for this 2^nd heart cath that You will give him peace of mind, both he and Kristi; that You will bless this procedure, that it will be textbook perfect and KC will recover and continue serving You and his family.

And we especially remember Kyle, his family is missing him especially since his birthday is less than a week away. We pray for Kyle and all our IDOK Troops that You will continue to keep them safe; that each of them will come home safe and sound at the appointed time. And we particularly pray that they will be discerning concerning those in whom they place confidence, in whom they invest time and resources. We pray they will make wise choices and we pray against unwise choices and if they occur that You will forgive and protect.

We are again thinking of Julia and praying that she will be comforted in this time of grief. We pray for encouragers to be near and dear to her. We pray this too for Billie Joyce. And for others as they make adjustments and seek a fresh vision from You for their lives. And we pray too for each one listed here; we don’t want one to go unnamed today. We want each one to sense Your Manifested Presence today, to acknowledge You, to worship You and give You their love and praise and we want Your best for each of them and it is for this we pray. Amen and amen.

A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. KC. Neolle T. Mary F. MH and J. Caleb and his family – Rob, Vaughn, Whitaker and Donoghue. Dora. Mattie. Jarrod. BETTY. Billie Joyce and family. Stack Family. Brenda and her family. Joshua A. Kim T and her parents. Martha McC. Tamra and Family. Rachel and family. Joe and Rose. 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.

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.(3/09) [Kyle is having a birthday this month, extra blessings would be appreciated]. 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. Tommy W.

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 90°F and light haze in Kuwait, KW (Airport) and the time there is 6:07 AM AST on June 16, 2009.