Harness The Wind

Wind.

It's useless until harnessed. Windmills harness the power of wind. But take a closer look at what's really going on between the wind and the windmill's blades: friction tension.

Some of the best spiritual growth on my journey has been the result of some knock-down, drag-out friction between God and me. I mean to tell you, the genuine fights. Can you relate?

So I'm thinking, friction tension isn't all that bad, really. Oh, it's mighty unpleasant at the time. But after a while I get tired from all my moaning and complaining. I drop to my knees....

what a minute!

I drop to my knees... hmmm.

I drop to my knees and harness the wind of God's Spirit in my life. Could it be that was God's design all along?

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When have you grown the most in your spiritual walk?

Comments

[Jim F.]

Harnessing the Spirit is an awesome thing but yes it many times comes through painful situations. Dropping to my knees is the only way to truly harness the Spirit.

Thanks for sharing!

[MichaelDPerkins]

Scott...wow...spot on man...

[Jaycee (E.A)]

I like this, the friction helps us to learn more about Him. I've grown the most in my spiritual walk when I realized that those things that happened to me, which the world might consider horrible, will actually be used for His glory later on. So rather than resist, I've learned to be content.

[Scott Couchenour]

Jim, Michael, Jaycee - thanks for taking the time to comment. It's nice to know I'm not alone in the friction. I trust your friction with God leads you to higher heights and deeper depths.

[Dusty Rayburn]

Friction Tension: God's design or a result of our sinful nature vying for control? Not sure of the answer...but I do know that when I am on my knees, submitting to God's will above my own...it is amazing what God can do.

[Scott Couchenour]

Dusty - interesting insight. in my opinion, ALL friction tension comes from the enemny (i.e. my desire for control). the beautiful thing about it is, God uses even THAT to restore a relationship with me.

i wonder what others think about your question...

[jasonS]

Scott, there is usually lots of wind when storms come. I never like to go through them, but they show me more of who God is and how much He loves. He is so faithful. Great example here. Thank you!

[Scott Couchenour]

Jason - although I love storms (when I'm home and can watch from the safety of my house), I hate "storms of life". But you're right. God remains true through the wind and rain. If I can only get myself to believe it in the middle of the storm...

[Bill (cycleguy)]

Scott: there is no doubt in my mind that i grow the most when I realize the the wind has been knocked out of me, I can't get up, and have no where else to go.

[herbhalstead]

I've always appreciated the psalms because I feel like I am witnessing a man being completely honest in how he feels and what he is struggling with - even if it means questioning God. I don't think it is the only way we learn, but I do think that the most lasting change in me came from a "confrontation" with God.