As I was attempting to have my morning quiet time with God, I felt rushed. Instead of naturally engaging God in prayer, listening to words of the Bible and seeking the direction of the Holy Spirit, my intentions became skewed. Unfortunately, treating God like a daily check list has become the norm in recent weeks. The emotional connection I long for has been hijacked by a selfish soul desperately wanting to get in the way, Galatians 5:16-18.
This struggle is nothing new as I wrestled with a similar issue during my 10 years as a teacher. If I am expected to stay on task and fulfill the requirements of my Bible curriculum, when do I make room for God? What do I cut out, shorten or eliminate if I want to entertain the presence of the Holy Spirit in my classroom? While my superior’s goals and objectives were met, the connection with God’s power and the spiritual realm gradually lost reception, Galatians 1:10.
Like public schools in America seeking better results, if leaders truly want to see change, you must make room for Jesus. Political correctness is not the answer nor are years of trying to appease everyone’s feelings. Rather, if believers want to see a genuine example of Joel 2:28-30 fulfilled today, a switch in priorities is a must. Americans need to learn to take a back seat to Jesus, allow the Lord to take the wheel and set your GPS to the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25. Once God is fully in control, let it flow!
by Jay Mankus
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