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DAY 17

Since we started the 60-60 experiment I think I've become more open to the Holy Spirit's leading in my schedule. Like many of you I usually have a plan for the day. For the past few weeks I've been better able to view "interruptions" to that plan as Divine detours, if you will. Not every little thing qualifies as a Divine prompting. I'm not always sure how to respond. But I'm more willing to consider that unplanned events may be part of God's plan for me for that day even though I don't have them on my daytimer. More importantly, I feel myself being less resentful and bothered when those things happen.

For instance, today I had planned various small activities. I was looking forward to them. But yesterday I was talking with someone whom I am uniquely positioned to help. He told about something occurring today that is very difficult for him. He didn't ask me for my help, but after thinking about his situation I believe that the Spirit of God wants me to put aside my plans and be with him today instead. So, last night I called him and we plan to spend time together today.

I think about Acts 16 where Paul and his companions apparently planned to preach in the province of Asia. But we read that the Holy Spirit kept them from preaching there. They ended up preaching in Macedonia instead after God came to Paul in a vision. I also remember God's instruction to us in Galatians 5 to "keep in step with the Spirit." I know that verse is in the context of displaying the fruit of the Spirit. But certainly to "keep in step with the Spirit" has implications for our sensitivity to the Lord's Spirit in responding to the events of everyday.

I'd be interested to know if God has been working with you in this area of being open to the Lord's leadingas we stay connected to Him. Enjoy the revolution!

Pastor Bill