IDOK DEVOTION FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

It’s not new, you have been told it before – make Scripture personal. For strength, for comfort, read Psalm 121 and make it personal. I will change the words you to me and your to my and I trust as you read, you will feel the warmth, comfort, strength and encouragement that Father intends for us in this passage.

1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help?

2 My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.

And after this proclamation the Psalmist turns to us, and beginning in verse 3, he is speaking to you and me; so as I said, let us read it that way.

3 He will not allow my foot to be moved; He who keeps me will not slumber.

4 Behold, He who keeps (Israel) my People–my family shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD is my keeper; The LORD is my shade at my right hand.

6 The sun shall not strike me by day, nor the moon by night.

7 The LORD shall preserve me from all evil; He shall preserve my soul.

8 The LORD shall preserve my going out and my coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.

Maybe I will postpone the memorizing of 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 for Psalm 121. I need them BOTH committed to memory!

Praise Reports and Prayer Requests

Update on Sparky (Saturday): Sparky has been out of SICU for only 2 days. Tonight he is eating , yes, eating food . Little as it may be, it is good, wholesome food, not a feeding tube through his nose into his stomach. It’s a remarkable “ride” to be this advanced from a short 2 weeks ago when the Drs. were wondering about the mans future. We who were waiting, praying, thanking, and praising knew what God can do when His people pray in His name and with true believers faith about what He will do. Let’s not slow down, please.

ABBA, thank You for bringing me to this portion of Your Word this day; thank You for giving us the privilege, even the directive, the command to make it personal; to make Your Word personal to ourselves, individually. Thank You.

We praise You and thank You for this wonderful news from Sparky. Thank You for answering our prayers, each and every one of them. Thank You too that Your answers are always best.

Thank You for the protection You have given our IDOK Troops, You have been so gracious, thank You. And we pray again today for protection and safety for them in spirit, soul and body; we know there is so much more to protecting them than just their bodies from bombs and guns, we especially entrust and pray for them to be soften in heart, not hardened by the things they hear and see in hostile lands. We pray for each of them to come home safe and sound.

We pray too for each name and circumstance written here, for Your divine intervention as You see fit. Bless and comfort and keep safe our IDOKs I pray and thank You for each of them. Amen and amen.

A Specific Unspoken.

Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about.

Children and/or Grandchildren about whom Moms (& Dads) are concerned that their salvation profession may not be true.

Louise. 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

The Ministry of IDOK

The Peace of Israel.

Revival in America.

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 99°F and clear in Al Sahra, IQ (Airport) and the time is 2:00 PM AST on September 14, 2009.