IDOK DEVOTION FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

As I begin it is Sunday evening, tomorrow is a vocational holiday for most work-forces – Labor Day observance. Here’s an excerpt from a web page describing the origin of Labor Day. Nothing too spiritual about, or is it?

http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/laborday.htm

On September 5, 1882 the first Labor Day parade was held in New York City. Twenty thousand workers marched in a parade up Broadway. They carried banners that read “LABOR CREATES ALL WEALTH,” and “EIGHT HOURS FOR WORK, EIGHT HOURS FOR REST, EIGHT HOURS FOR RECREATION!” After the parade there were picnics all around the city. Workers and celebrants ate Irish stew, homemade bread and apple pie. At night, fireworks were set off. Within the next few years, the idea spread from coast to coast, and all states celebrated Labor Day. In 1894, Congress voted it a federal holiday. Today we celebrate Labor Day with a little less fanfare on the first Monday of September. Some cities have parades and community picnics. Many politicians “kick off’ their political campaigns by holding rallies on the holiday. Most Americans consider Labor Day the end of the summer, and the beaches and other popular resort areas are packed with people enjoying one last three-day weekend.

And Father said this about work:.

2 Thessalonians 3: (New Living Translation)

10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.” 11 Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business.

Work is good; rest is good; may we lean on the Wisdom of God to get the balance right for ourselves and the Nation!

I plan to enjoy the day with my beloved, resting in the FINISHED WORK (LABOR) of JESUS, my Savior. How about you?

Praise Reports and Prayer Requests

Update on Sparky: He’s awake and responding! God is GOOD!

Update on Roy (dated Sunday): Out of ICU in a room. He’s gonna get up to walk for the first time, shortly. Making improvements!

ABBA, Thank You for these good reports with Sparky and Roy. We are delighted; You are so GOOD! Thank You for a day of play and food and fun with family and friends. Thank You for the privilege and the command to work. You knew we needed it. You knew that without it we’d be stunted in spirit, soul and body. And I pray now that our celebrations, IDOKs’ celebrations, will be marked with worship, praising You and rejoicing in You that You have loved us so much to call us into Your Rest to enable us to step into the privilege of working alongside You in Your Kingdom for the souls of men. That is so good ABBA, so good that You give us this privilege! And so good that You have given us the privilege and responsibility of prayer so we pray right now for these listed here, You know their names, You know their faces and their hearts, You know their needs and we pray they will experience You today and see for themselves that You are meeting their every need. Please continue to protect our IDOK Troops; bring them home safe and sound at the appointed time. Protect Israel from all Her enemies and bring the Nation to Your Peace. Thank You for every soul in America that has been born again and I pray that You will get the attention of the heart of every single one of us and move us to lift up Jesus in word and deed. Especially bless Your Missionaries with anything and everything they need today. Amen and amen. A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Sparky S. C David. Johnny McK and family. Katie H. Amber Johns. Joe-Ann. McCarver Family. Vickie and Family. Dennis and Lisa J. Jack. Melanie and Jay M. Susanne M. Alice T. Elaine W and Family. Joni and Todd. Roy and Julee. Glenn R and his family. Holly. Donald 2. Ed G. Debra B. Jon E. Brian. Donald 1. Loyce McM. DeLois. Mollie B. Marzelle. KC. Neolle T. Mary F. MH and J. Caleb and his family – Rob, Vaughn, Whitaker and Donoghue. Dora. Mattie. Jarrod. 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, Leona. Tammy B and Family. Jackie K. Brian T. Ricky M. Linda and Family. Joe. Michael H. Linda W. Debbie W. Natalie. Jacqueline and Sons (River and Jackson). Sandra. Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family Mary.. 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. Katelyn (B) J Lloyd. 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.

Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry

Ryan, Sarah, Josh & Caleb Bedenkop – missionaries in Costa Rica

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 have removed the ‘posting’ for the Cleansing of America but I know the prayer is eternal with You.

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. Kyle N(3/09). 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 79°F and clear in Balad, IQ (Airport) and the time is 6:14 AM AST on September 7, 2009.