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Follower of Yeshua. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother. Some call me a teacher. Some say I'm a prayer warrior. A few accredit me with some writing skills. Me? I say I'm a work in slow progress, looking for perfection in eternity and until then having all the holy fun I know how.
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008
If you read Wednesday’s edition, ‘Rambling’ , you read this: Something else was said that I thought was profound but I didn’t make it a priority to write it down and now for the moment I can’t remember it to share with you. See what I mean? We all do it.
And this morning as I was praying for Jerry as he was on his way to work, I remembered! I wrote it down this time. So again we are back to schedules and priorities at least for a moment. Joyce said, as long as we continue to be People Pleasers rather than GOD PLEASERS we will have priority-scheduling problems. That has the ring of truth to it to me. If I were a consistent GOD PLEASER my priorities would be in line, my days (and nights) would be steady and full but not chaotic and bursting at the seam. I might even get to sleep more!! How glorious would that be??!!
However, it occurs to me that some people would be displeased with me if I consistently pleased God and therein is the problem. Each of us have many people in our lives we want to please. And I like pleasing people. I really, really do not enjoy making others unhappy. And yes, I say yes sometimes when I should say no just so the requester will be happy. Not that what I have been asked is a bad thing. It’s not. It’s good. And I would even enjoy it and standing alone it has merit but just maybe it’s not the best use of time for that time. Let me give you an example. This morning, for once, I said no but it was not an easy no. I even flipped through the hours of my mind for this coming Saturday morning to see if I could actually fit it in with what is already on the calendar. And if we got up at 4:30 AM and was out the door by 5:30 we could have fit both events into the morning. And I could have once again said yes to ‘everyone’. But this time I said NO. And you know what? I don’t think her feelings were hurt at all!! And it felt SO GOOD to say No. You see even while I was just contemplating saying yes, I could feel the pressure mounting with each internal question I asked myself: how are we going to do this? We don’t need to do this, do we? Will I hurt her feelings if I say No?
Does that sound familiar to anyone? Oh, what a relief it was to say NO!
And my friend? Well, I think her desire to be a GOD PLEASER too made my ‘no’ okay with her.
So that’s the way it works?! GOD PLEASERS are harmonious with other GOD PLEASERS even when the answer is no. How profound is that?!!
Romans 12:1 I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.
Romans 14:17 [After all] the kingdom of God is not a matter of [getting the] food and drink [one likes], but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and [heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 He who serves Christ in this way is acceptable and pleasing to God and is approved by men.
Ephesians 5:15 Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people),16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.
 And as I come to pray Father it has been many hours since this devotion God Pleasers was typed on the screen and yes in early morning I said no but by late evening I was saying yes again, not to others but to me and squandering precious moments on good but not the best. Thank You for fresh forgiveness. Thank You for a new day and fresh mercies again. Today, I pray for strength to say no to the good that is not the best and the wisdom to know the difference. Yes, You are right I knew the difference but I kept on trying to write that poem passed the time of reason. I am torn this morning if I should even put this out there. There’s been so much this week about time and schedules and priorities – surely they are weary of reading it. I am weary myself but it keeps coming up. Is it just me? I pray something here will encourage and lift up rather than burden and push down. That’s my prayer. Lord lift our burdens; especially the ones we heap on ourselves. Help us come out from under guilt and condemnation and embrace forgiveness and hope. Help us receive faith and see the holy changes You have already made in us – small and big – and rest in Your Promise that You will complete us. Thank You ABBA. Guard those traveling, assure those waiting and empower those undertaking. Encourage and protect our IDOK Troops today in mind, body and spirit. In all these listed here, all our situations do as You will Holy Father and it is in Jesus Holy and Sweet and Mighty Name we pray. Amen and amen. Traveling mercies for IDOKs on the road and wisdom for IDOKs making decisions about church affiliation. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Terry and family. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance and Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, 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.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N. T. Palin. John L.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk. Justin G.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G. Captain Tran
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
As I post this it is 66°F and light drizzle in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 3:59 PM AST- on November 14, 2008
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008
Revelation 22: 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Today’s subject is not pleasant for me but this woman’s gotta do what she’s gotta do.
Unless we want the homosexual agenda in America to go the way of Rowe v Wade, we better find our Voices and our Spiritual Backbone NOW.
Praise God on November 4 Proposition 8 succeeded in California, Florida and Arizona. However, this means the WAR has been accelerated. Homosexuals are angry and the president-elect will, if not lead them, at least assist them with their agenda. Here are some links to explain what I mean; please check it out for yourself. http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=315364
And this one with multiple stories: http://americansfortruth.com/
(also allow me to give you a warning: this web page has a disgusting picture on it – please shelter your children from viewing it.)
Look for such stories as ‘Bash Back!’ Bigots Storm Michigan Church – Activists disrupt worship service, shout ‘Jesus was gay!’ Is this a ‘hate crime’?
Homosexual Zealot Clay Rooker Warns Family Activist Linda Harvey: ‘You are being watched!’
Homosexuals Call for Violence against Christian Supporters of Prop 8.
And this one, a judge ruling for homosexual marriage:
http://www.onenewsnow.com/vidPlayer.aspx?videoId=8679
And there are others. I also warn you that the author of website (2) uses the word ‘queer’ when referring to homosexuals. I understand this word to be inflammatory. Please be lead by the Holy Spirit as to your usage of it.
I think the most blasphemous lie to come from the pit of hell and to be spewed from the mouths of humans is that ‘Jesus was a homosexual’. I hate even the way that looks on the screen. ABBA said the heart of man is deceived and desperately wicked – He told the truth as He forever does. Jeremiah 17:
9“The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? 10 I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.
To put forth that our Jesus was homosexual is also to say that He was (is) the most heinous hypocrite of eternity. For it was our Precious LORD who ordered the destruction of Sodom because the city was infested and overrun with homosexuals. Are we so foolish to think He will not again rain down judgment for the same debauchery and abomination? The men of Sodom said to Lot in Genesis 19: 5 They called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them.” and then angels spoke to Lot: 13 because we are going to destroy this place. The outcry to the LORD against its people is so great that He has sent us to destroy it.”
I am not sure at this moment what practical steps you and I can take to stay this tide of evil. I know that violence to violence is not the answer. I know that tolerance (perverted mercy) is not the answer. I know hate is not the answer. I know JESUS is the answer. Again, I say I do not today know what practical steps I am to take, nor the steps I should encourage you to take. However, my leading today is to ask ourselves a few questions. Do you have friends, family, co-workers, or neighbors who have made it known to you that they are homosexuals? Do they know by your words and your actions that you love them but their choice to be a homosexual is an abomination to God; that what they have embraced is a violation of the Word of God; that it is not an alternative life style it is a ticket to destruction? If your answers are (1) yes and (2) no or I don’t know, start there. Pray and find out from ABBA how you can demonstrate and explain to him or her that you love them, that Jesus loves them but their choice to practice homosexuality either in thought or deed is sin and it is in their best interest to repent.
As we pray and seek Father’s direction, I am certain He will lead. He loves the sinner but He hates the sin and we are commanded to do the same.
ABBA, it is not only the sin of homosexuality that is destroying America but the sins of abortion, undeserved welfare, greed, idolatry, witchcraft — You know better than I, Father. It is overwhelming to us to even know how to stand against all this; to love people and yet hate their sins and make a stand for honor and righteousness in this perverted land. We have already confessed and we are already seeing that America as a whole with the election of Obama has opened the door to more evil than we can imagine. Father, again I say I am sorry and I pray that You will allow me the privilege to work with You to rescue as many souls as possible in these hours that we have left. We need You to balance us and we need You to appoint and anoint us in the fields and avenues of voice and service that You want us to occupy. We want to know we are balanced as we stand and work and speak against sin and offer Your Salvation to repentant sinners. We do not want to incite violence but we do not want to be afraid and refuse to storm the gates of hell either. Father, we IDOKs, do not want to see America go the way of every other Nation that has refused to knowledge or has forgotten You are God and we do not know what we can do to prevent or delay it but if You will allow us the privilege of working with You for Her salvation, we want to do that. We believe You will instruct us and we pray for patience to wait and diligence to cooperate with You in getting us prepared to serve. Again we pray for traveling mercies, for wisdom, for discernment for needy IDOKs. We pray for Terry and his family, You know the ‘hell’ that has erupted and we pray for souls to be rescued in this family situation according to Your Will and eternal plan. And we pray for the finances of IDOKs – all of us – that we will be good stewards of what You have given us; that we will do the opposite of the world and be generous as You direct us and invest as You lead us. We pray for each individual listed here that each of them will experience Your Touch today in their area of need. And we in particular pray for our IDOK Troops for their safety and protection of mind, body and spirit. Guard Israel, overthrow her enemies and Lord don’t let it be that America will forsake Israel. We pray for courage and protection for persecuted Christians. We pray their faith and their strength will not fail and that they will behold Your Glory daily. We pray for a crown of victory for each of them. And LORD empower us to memorize Your Word – choose the passages for us and get us doing it now. Thank You for the voices You have given us – anoint them with Your Power and Authority as You see fit in Jesus Mighty and Worthy Name we pray. Amen and amen. Traveling mercies for IDOKs on the road and wisdom for IDOKs making decisions about church affiliation. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Terry and family. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance and Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, 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.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N. T. Palin. John L.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk. Justin G.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G. Captain Tran
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
Praise Report request for prayer: Just wanted to let you know that the surgery went well and all reports are negative. Now I just have a 4 to 6 week recovery. This afternoon, my daughter took my mother to the hospital. She has had a small stroke but with no bleeding. Julia O is her name. Please pray for her and us. Carolyn B
As I post this it is 55°F and smoke haze in Balad, IQ & the time there is 8:31 AM AST – on November 13,, 2008
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008
Revelation 22: 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

It’s mid-week and again I have 5 days of homework for my A Heart Like His study to do today!! It is a GREAT study and I am grateful to be doing it; however, with this confession you know I am still a work in progress to practice what I ‘preach’ regarding priorities!
‘My’ priority yesterday was Christmas Shopping; it took most of the day but I am nearly finished! Our strategy here is THIS year to be more relax and actually enjoy the Season with REAL worship and loving fellowship with people. Wouldn’t that be a novel idea? I am sure as the season progresses, I will ‘tell on’ us so you will know how we are doing in this endeavor.
Joyce Myers is talking about priorities this week too; I’ve caught her program a couple times which is a rare thing for me. And today is Wednesday’s with Beth (James Robinson); that’s a priority. See what I mean? We all do it. Meeting with you all is a priority with me and as you all know well, sometimes I am way late getting here. Sometimes I interrupt our time together to go and stand in the driveway to watch my beloved to the end of the street and pray for traveling mercies for him to work and home again. No complaints about that priority!! Joyce said on Monday she was complaining in prayer to God about her schedule. She said it was yang yang this and blah blah that and He said to her, ‘Joyce, you make your schedule; if you don’t like it change it!’
Something else was said that I thought was profound but I didn’t make it a priority to write it down and now for the moment I can’t remember it to share with you. See what I mean? We all do it.
But I do remember a word that ABBA gave me through Beth a few weeks back. HE IS WORKING IN ME TO CONFORM ME TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON AND HE WILL NOT CEASE UNTIL HE GETS IT DONE. I can rest in that promise and instead of spending my energy fretting over my ‘rotten’ self when I fail and when I am so slow to learn, and when I mess up and when I don’t prioritize appropriately, turn my thoughts to praise that He is faithful and He and I will get there … Priorities and all!! Have a great day my Dear Ones. We are going to get there!!
Philippians 1: 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
Thank You ABBA I think You will even use ramblings. I expect that You will. You truly are so AWESOME. Sometimes I think that those close to me don’t see me living like I believe it but WE are going to get there. Thank You. ABBA, a couple dear to me let me know they are traveling today and I pray for their protection, for safe arrivals to and from and not only safe arrivals but blessed fellowship with friends and strength to build not only a cabin but fellowship with You and each other. Other IDOKS maybe traveling too so I pray for safe passage for all of them today and for relationships to deepen and widen in You Christ Jesus and then to others. Another couple has just been given information that has disturbed them so greatly that they are seeking if You have another place of worship for them – Thy Will be done ABBA. And I pray they will hear You and KNOW what Your Will in this is and if there are other IDOKs experiencing this too, I pray for them to KNOW too and follow Your leading. And then there are these listed here, especially including our IDOK Troops and their safety and protection in mind, body and spirit; America, as a whole, and this path She has chosen – You are working and we only ask that You line us Christians up with You for the good and the repentance of leaders and fellow citizens; and Israel – for Her protection and peace. Again, I pray ABBA that America will not turn away from Israel. I pray too that You will enlist and empower individuals in numbers to speak boldly to stay and turn back the evil that has been unleashed in America. We trust You to comfort the grieving and relieve the suffering today for Jesus sake. Amen and amen. Traveling mercies for IDOKs on the road and wisdom for IDOKs making decisions about church affiliation. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Terry and family. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance and Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, 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.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N. T. Palin. John L.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk. Justin G.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G. Captain Tran
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
As I post this it is 75°F and smoke haze in Balad, IQ & the time there is 5:11 PM AST- on November 12, 2008
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A Country Song – Who’d A Thought It!

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IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008
Revelation 22: 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Yesterday was a full day – 4th and 5th graders. I have been reviewing the day and have come to at least one conclusion. Something has changed and not for the better. I recall being a student – a ‘hundred’ years ago and often there was one maybe two in each class that was rowdy. These days even in SECOND grade there are one or two maybe three that actually seem to want to learn or at least will be obedient to class room rules. As I say to the younger ones: this makes me sad.
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As I was walking through the den last night and pre game rhetoric was going on, I heard: “I like it, I love it, I want some more of it”. No, it wasn’t Jerry singing it. Not this time anyway. Okay. Okay. It’s a catchy song. It must be because I heard it again in my head this morning when I woke up. I don’t like that! I don’t like waking up with something other than the Gospel playing. It’s not that there are not some good country songs out there. Some are even worthy of a moment or two of our time but is that the BEST use of our time? And isn’t that what we need to be about these days — the BEST stewardship of our time?
Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Ephesians 5: 15, 16 Amplified Bible.
And so as we think of time stewardship, we must consider our priorities. Because it is in and upon our priorities that we expend our time. Right? And what are our priorities? I think I have found an easy way to find out. We might call it the back door approach. Read this statement and see if you agree with me. It comes from The Challenge by David Edwards: “If you are discouraged, ask yourself the following question, “what am I discouraged about?” If you ask that, I think you’ll discover where your priorities are. Are you discouraged because people are saying bad things about you or because you don’t have the grades or the clothes you want? If that’s the case, then you don’t need encouragement-you need better priorities. You need faith that God is working His good purposes in your life, and you need the patience that comes from that faith.”
“I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.” Whatever it is that we like, whatever we love, don’t we want some more of it? And if we really want more of it, don’t we make a way to get it? And would not that be a good indicator to us what our priorities really are? So what are your priorities? Did I hear you say: That’s a good question and as soon as I get the time, I will ponder those things and figure out who I am … Right? If you really want to know you will. If I really want to know I will too. Oh! My Father can use it all, can’t He? Who would have imagined that a country song would lead us to pondering our priorities?
I received this update on Janie from a Sister IDOK: Sorry it has been so long since I updated you on Janie. She finished her last chemo treatment on October 4th and they released her to go home on October 28th. It took her a very long time to recover. She has just this past week started to feel strong enough to drive and go to the store. She was able to cook yesterday for the first time in months, which is something she loves to do. I think the birth of our newest grandson, Lane Michael Carter, helped jump start her. We are thankful that she is feeling stronger and as of today she was able to attend church and is now headed to spend the night with Brittany and Lane so she can practice being a grandmother. Hopefully the worst is behind us. We have been blessed with so many friends that have brought over meals, driven Janie to various places, picked up mail and just been here for us. Thanks again for all your support.
Father, thank You. Strange as it is this morning, by faith — thank You. And Father I ask that You help me and all of our readers today to know where we are, who we are and just what are our priorities. Examine us Lord and help us have the strength and the courage to look and see what You see and surrender it all to You for Jesus sake.
And we bring each of these and we know they are a priority to You. You are so awesome to make each of us a priority with You. I am reminded this morning that Linda is attending a conference this week and I pray she will find refreshment in You this week. And Janet’s a new aunt this morning. Thank You for new babies and we pray she will grow to be a godly child and woman for Your glory and we pray her parents will surrender all to You that it be so. And we are thinking of Bernie and Linda this morning particularly, You know what sweet blessing You have for them today and we thank You for those blessings. We can think of strength and courage and healing. Thank You for Steve’s hearing. Mary and Mabel – You know Lord. You know just what they need today and we pray it be so. And added to Mary and Mabel our IDOK Troops and every soul written here or spoken in the hearts of each IDOK as she and he stops this morning to pray. Amen and amen. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance and Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, 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.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N. T. Palin. John L.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk. Justin G.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G. Captain Tran
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
As I post this it is 71°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 3:48 PM AST – on November 11, 2008
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