Rushing wind, blow through this temple,
Blowing out the dust within;
Come and breathe your breath upon me:
I’ve been born again.
Holy Spirit, I surrender; take me where you want to go.
Plant me by your living water,
Plant me deep so I can grow.
Jesus, you’re the one who sets my spirit free;
Use me, Lord; glorify your Holy Name through me.
Separate me from this world, Lord;
Sanctify my life for you.
Daily change me to your image,
Help me bear good fruit.
Ev’ry day you’re drawing closer;
Trials come to test my faith.
But when all is said and done, Lord,
You know it’s been worth the wait.
Jesus, you’re the one who set my spirit free;
Use me, Lord; glorify your Holy Name through me.
Rushing wind, blow through this temple,
Blowing out the dust within;
Come and breathe your breath upon me,
For I’ve been born again.
This is one of my favorite Keith Green songs! It so clearly speaks of a life out of control. When we give up control and trust and obey, we open ourselves up to the moving of the divine. After I finished my last post I walked down to the 16th Street Mall here in Denver. It is a really cool outdoor mall right in the middle of downtown. It is a treat to walk along and take in the sights and sounds of street performers honing their crafts. On any given night or day you can watch or play chess on one of the many tables. It is a great way to meet people and be open to the Spirits divine opportunities.
At first I sat and watched a chess match and then struck up a conversation with a police officer guarding the Denver Federal Reserve Bldg. Shortly after talking about the local homeless situation a 20 year old college student by the name of Allison came up and asked about a local place to eat. She did not want to eat at a chain restaurant but something unique to the area.
Now if anyone really knows me, they know that I would do the same thing. I refuse to eat at a chain unless it is Houstons or Yardhouse. Otherwise, give me some local flavor! I spoke up and said I knew of a place she might like. I suggested that I show her where it was and we began walking.
Wow, talk about a divine appt! Turns out that this young lady is seeking. She came out of the catholic church and has a lot of questions. We probably talked for at least 2 hours! I shared some of my story and wrote down some books for her to read along with my blog address. I encouraged her to start reading the Gospel of John when she got back to her room. (a shout out to the Gideons! Your ministry of bibles is a blessing!) Before she left I asked if I could pray with her and she said yes but asked what she needed to do. I said just bow your head and close your eyes and I will pray. What a beautiful moment right in the middle of the open mall!
I began walking back to where I am staying and I saw the officers again. I stopped and the Sr. officer and I began chatting again. Turns out he is from CA and moved his family here a few years ago. The best part… He is a Christian and we talked and talked about life and living it with a Wild God! I told him about Allison and asked him to pray for her.
Between spiritual battles I seem to be smiling a lot these days! Following the Goose does that! Who ever thought that being “out of control” could be such fun!
Give it a try and see what God does! Here I am Lord, use me!
Peace be yours! Jon
