Flying Within Radar

I've learned something the last couple days, and I have to give thanks to the Lord for what I've learned. Though I didn't learn a lot that I didn't already know, I did learn some different perspectives on things I did think I already knew. You see, I attended a leadership conference, because even if I am only ever a "mother" to my children, I am still a leader to someone. The fact that I will not always be "just" a mother, and the fact that I do in fact influence others pretty regularly, it was a tremendous benefit for me to learn these new perspectives.

Frankly, it didn't matter to me what the denomination of these teachers were, and in fact I still don't know what all of them are. What mattered to me, is that they did teach some biblical truths, even amidst the stuff that is very useful even in the secular world. Among some of the best things I learned these past couple days was how to "light up the radar screen in heaven" with my prayers...

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9

This is the "radar screen" that I was shown. A man by the name of Bill Hybels taught on that.

I've talked so many times about the importance of prayer, and being in the Word, but I must confess that I don't follow my own advice, nearly often enough. I want to light up that radar screen all day, every day. So, I have a challenge for you...before I tell you what the challenge is, I have to admit it's not my own idea. It came from another of the speakers at the conference, and regardless of what his denomination is, this was one such teaching, that no one can argue with. The challenge is this, and my husband and I are both taking it...just to see the benefit, and we already are... the challenge is called the 60/60 challenge.

Every day, for 60 days, set a timer to go off every 60 minutes, and when that timer goes off, PRAY!! Or, sit for a few minutes in silence, waiting for the Lord to speak to you. I've only been doing it for a day so far, and I have to say, my outlook on my daily life, my confession of my sins, my ability to stand firm in my faith- and flee from temptation, has already seen a tremendous change. I just want to challenge each of you to try this... can you imagine...if there was such a thing as a real radar screen in heaven, that we lit up every time one of us was in prayer, truly seeking the Lord's will, how many "lights" would show up on that screen?!?!

I don't share this with you, as any sort of pastoral or ministerial thought. I only share this as one of the members of the Body we all belong to. Won't you give it a try??? If you decide to try it (and it's not difficult, I promise) I'd love to hear how it's changing your daily life...Blessings to you all!!!

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