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IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2008

I really don’t like time clocks. And those of you who know I am not steadily gainfully employed might say, “Kathie, what are you talking about? You don’t punch a time clock.” That’s just it, I do. And I hate it! I hate it because I do it so badly. I am constantly chiding myself for the way I spend time. I am constantly reproving myself because I don’t get enough done. I am a cruel, cruel taskmaster over me. And you know what? It’s not helping and it’s not working!! Hating this time clock in my head is not bringing out the joy in me. Wonder if I made friends with it, would it help? Wonder if I would find some joy in that? What do you think? Any ideas? How do you all manage time? What are your thoughts? Seriously. Email me and share your thoughts with me – that is if you have time. How do you schedule time? What are your priorities? Who or what eats the majority of your time? What’s a typical day for you? Do you have typical days? Is there a pattern in your time consumption? I’m just asking. You don’t have to answer me (but I really wish some of you would). But even if you don’t respond to me, do you think it would help if we answered these questions between Abba and us? Just a thought. Now lets see how much time do I have left in this hour?
Let me now share with you a way I spent some of my minutes today – reading again in 3:16 by Max Lucado. This comes from Page 110 and the last sentence from page 112.
Adam and his descendants will do it again. “[God’s] servants shall serve Him” (Rev.22:3 NKJV). What is service if not responsible activity? Those who are faithful over a few things will rule over many (Matt. 25:21).
You might oversee the orbit of a distant planetary system . . .design a mural in the new city . . .monitor the expansion of a new species of plants or animals. “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end” (Isa. 9:7 NKJV). God’s new world will be marked by increase. Increased planets? Colors? Music? Seems likely. What does a creator do but create?
What do His happy children do but serve Him? We might serve in the capacity we serve now. Couldn’t earthly assignments hint at heavenly ones? Architects of Moscow might draw blueprints in the new Liverpool. We will feast in Heaven; you may be a cook on Saturn. God filled His first garden with plants and animals. He’ll surely do the same in Heaven. If so, He may entrust you with the care and feeding of an Africa or two.
One thing is for sure: you’ll love it. Never weary, selfish, or defeated. Clear mind, tireless muscles, unhindered joy. Heaven is a perfect place of perfected people with our perfect Lord.
WOW!! That was well worth an investment of time. What a thought! A certain Draftsman, drafting in the New Heaven and New Earth. I love it!! I think he will too! And now for the last sentence – couple sentences. Jesus is preparing for you a place. A perfect place of perfected people overseen by our perfect Lord. And at the right time He will come and take you home.
And I see a promise in this that I believe is supported by Abba and this I said to Him: Not ONE of Yours dies untimely, do we, Lord?
I believe His answer is No, My Little One, not one!
Oh Abba, You are so AWESOME! And this Perfect Place You are creating for each of us — thank You. As to earthly time consumption and time clocks in our heads and idle hands at the wrong time and busy hands at the wrong time – this is not challenge for You. You have it covered and I am waiting on You for the cure. I may not be the only one. Thy Will be done. Redeem America Lord by waking up Your Church. I think You are about that – Abba don’t let me sleep through what You are doing. Don’t let me miss anything You want to work out in this world through this frame, soul and spirit You purchased by the Blood of Jesus. I love You Abba. Your Plan for me is coming together and I am delighted. You are doing it for other IDOKs too. I know You are. May they rejoice too today. Bring Israel to Your Peace. Protect our IDOK Troops today; provide all their needs and bless them with Your Holy Presence and bring them home safe and sound and more in love with You than when they deployed we pray. And these listed here, Lord, You know what to do and we trust You to do it for Jesus Name sake. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron 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 Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
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.
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.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 75°F and clear in Balad, IQ & the time there is 5:58 AM AST – on July 3, 2008

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IDOK DEVOTION FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008


I dare say all of us have heard and agree a Day of Judgment is coming. Even for those of us who have placed our faith in the Blood Sacrifice of Jesus Christ to be sufficient to save us and keep us from the penalty of eternal damnation, we know an accounting is due us. Right? And these verses confirm that. Romans 14: 10 . . . For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5: 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
And then we read this Scripture I Corinthians 1: 8 And He will establish you to the end [keep you steadfast, give you strength, and guarantee your vindication; He will be your warrant against all accusation or indictment so that you will be] guiltless and irreproachable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah).
And maybe we wonder, is there a contradiction here? No. Absolutely not. There is NO contradiction in The Word. So what is Abba saying here? Will we be blameless, guiltless and irreproachable on THAT DAY? Or will we give an account of those things we have done and of those things we have not done as we lived here on planet earth? Both! Here’s your key. I Corinthians 3: 14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. 16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
The Blood Sacrifice of Jesus Christ is sufficient. It is sufficient to eternally save us from eternal damnation. It is sufficient to guarantee that before The Father we are completely hidden and covered in the Righteousness of The Son, Jesus the Christ. And standing in Him we are and shall forever be blameless, guiltless and irreproachable before the Throne of God our Father.
However, that is not the end of the story. Jesus our Saviour will be looking at what we did and did not do during our time here on planet earth and when we are before Him we will surely have some regrets. As we take our place in front of Him, we will surely grieve that we did not do more and better. I am trusting that none of you are saying ‘as long as I am in the position of Righteousness before God the Father on the throne, I don’t care if all my works burn; at least I’ll be in Heaven and not in hell.’ My dear one if that is the real thought of your heart, stop right now and repent. Stop right now and again go over the day you count as the day You were introduced to Jesus as your Substitute. Go over it carefully until You are Sure you have truly received and accepted Jesus as your very own personal Saviour.
Yes before Abba we are pure and spotless but at the Judgment Seat of Christ BEFORE we the Bride are seated at the Marriage Feast, our ‘works’ will be tested. OUR WORKS will be tested. Jesus’ work on our behalf has already been tested on the Cross and He passed. His Resurrection is Proof! So by all means, count on His Resurrection for your standing before Father’s Throne but when it comes to Heavenly Rewards, we better ‘get our act together, quick’!!
Thank IDOK’s for praying for me……I will have a mastectomy on Monday……Please keep me in your prayers……………..Love, Edie
Father God, we can only say Thank You. Lord Jesus we can only say Thank You. Holy Spirit we can only say thank You and we are counting on You to motivate us and move us to ‘get our act together’ now. Abba, I am praying for Edie. I can only imagine what she is thinking and feeling. You know and You can help and we ask You now to help. Give Edie the very best report You can. Give her the very best recovery You can. Give her the BEST Lord. And we ask that for Bernie and for Steve too. And others listed here. And we pray for Brad; soften his heart to doing Your Will especially concerning his life with Tressa. And for Tressa we pray for courage and wisdom. For Israel we pray for Peace; for our IDOK Troops we pray for complete safety in mind, body and spirit. For America we pray for repentance; for Your Church we pray for revival and for the election of an American President we pray for Your Will to be done. Amen and Amen in Jesus Name we pray. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron 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 Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
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.
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.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 84°F and mostly cloudy in Balad, IQ & the time there is 7:21 AM AST – on July 2, 2008
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008


There’s a picture of God that I’d like to bring to you today. It came to me this morning as I read these words from Our Daily Bread: Our Heavenly Father delights in bringing us delight.
You do imagine Abba smiling and at times laughing out loud with you, don’t you? When you prepare a special gift for your son or daughter or friend and they open it and you see delight illuminate his or her face, doesn’t your face light up too? Where do you think you got those emotions of joy and delight? That’s right from Abba! You’ve read it from me a number of times and I’m saying it again: Our GOD is AWESOME! He’s the author of HOLY FUN! So worship Him today – participate in some HOLY FUN!
Our Daily Bread said this also today: The enjoyment of “things” can be a positive spiritual experience. When we recognize that He “gives us richly all things to enjoy” (I Timothy 6:17) and that “every good gift … Is from above” (James 1:17), our hearts should be full of thankfulness and praise. This, in and of itself, is an act of worship! Enjoy the Giver and the gifts. — Joe Stowell. http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Think about that! Enjoying the gifts Abba has given us can be an act of worship! Saving your $$ (after tithes and offerings, of course) and buying that little bass boat, taking it out on a quiet creek on Saturday morning (not Sunday morning), throwing out a line and waiting for a fish to bite, can be an act of worship – for some folks. For me, taking a scenic ride with my Canon Rebel XTi alongside my beloved oohing and aahing over a sunset or sunrise or a butterfly exacting nectar from a smelly plant, can be an act of worship. It’s a matter of being full of thankfulness and praise.
Think about it. Whatever we do today with a heart full of thankfulness and praise is an act of worship – even getting to the insurance office before noon.
I Timothy 6: 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
James 1: 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
Psalm 37: 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.
Oh Abba You are so AWESOME! Thank You!! I ask You to seat Your Word in the hearts of our IDOKs today. Bring Your Word to life in us and delight Yourself in us today. Delight in blessing us with Yourself today. Whatever Gifts You are giving us today we pray for faith to receive them with thankfulness and praise. And because You have told us to come and pray one for another we are coming with these listed here. We don’t know the needs of everyone, we don’t know what is best or what will glorify You in each circumstance and life and for those that we are closely acquainted we have wants for them – we want them healed, we want them restored and healthy, we want their countenance aglow with life and health and vigor and it is for this we ask. And we ask again for our IDOK Troops, for protection of minds, bodies and spirits. We pray for a successful conclusion to these wars; we pray for an awakening in America. Holy Spirit come in power upon the people of American convincing of sin, of righteousness and judgment to come. Father Lord, open blinded eyes, expose to us what we need to see. Forgive us and have mercy on us. Forgive us for our tolerance and political correctness; correct us Holy Spirit. Please correct us and light a Holy Fire in the heart of Your Church we pray. Balance us Lord to hate sin while loving the sinner. Protect Israel and bring Her to the Peace You have for Her. And Lord, whatever we do today, help us do it for Your Glory and in thankfulness and praise because Lord You are so worthy! Amen and amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron 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 Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
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.
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.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.

As I post this it is 104°F and blowing widespread dust in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 4:32 PM AST – on July 1, 2008

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IDOK DEVOTION FOR MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2008

I think I am going to be brief this morning as I am LATE getting to the computer. And as is often my custom when I am late coming to meet with you, I turn to the Psalms, like today the 30th because it is the 30th day of the month. In my Bible footnotes I read this: “In the morning; For a sick person, nothing is so long as a painful, sleepless night; few things are as desired as the coming of morning.”
Psalm 30:5b… Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Some of us may be weeping and enduring what seems an endless night but ‘dawn’ is coming. And that’s not just a cliche. It’s Father’s Promise. Read it again: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. I want you to COUNT on that day! Abba does too!!
And one more. Psalm 130 – you don’t want to miss this one.
1 Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD;
2 Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive
To the voice of my supplications.
3 If You, LORD, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
4 But there is forgiveness with You,
That You may be feared.
5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
And in His word I do hope.
6 My soul waits for the Lord
More than those who watch for the morning—
Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.
7 O Israel, hope in the LORD;
For with the LORD there is mercy,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
8 And He shall redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.
With more intensity that the ailing, sleepless one longing for the morning, we who are waiting and enduring a dark night of trial, are placing our HOPE in HIS WORD. We are waiting for the morning for we KNOW our ABBA is Rich toward us in Mercy.
Abba we KNOW You are rich toward us in Mercy and we KNOW that even in the dark night You are with us and Your Dawn upon the illness, disease, temptation and trial is coming and until then and beyond our HOPE is in YOUR WORD. Our hope is in You. Thank You Father. I bring all our IDOKs today, each and every reader wherever in the world he or she is and I pray for them now for strength and hope and courage and faith to envelope and fill them in their dark nights with the anticipation of the Morning You have for each of them. Thank You for taking care of our IDOK Troops today and Israel and America and Your Church and each one listed here. We love you Abba. Amen and amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron 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 Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
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.
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.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 111°F and haze in Balad, IQ & the time there is 4:00 PM AST – on June 30, 2008
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