What do you see?

I gave up working on a cross-stitch project for about four years because I couldn't see the tiny little squares. Finally, I gave in and bought some drug store reading glasses and was amazed! I was able to finish my project. I could enjoy reading again without eye strain. 

God gives us the ability to have a vision for something that doesn't yet exist. He created the earth and everything in it in six days. He could have done it in one day, but he focused each day on a different aspect of his vision. Keep in mind - nothing existed to aid his vision. Genesis 1:2 says "the earth was formless and empty."

I believe everything God does is intentional. So why did he take six days to create? Maybe it was to teach us to not stop at our first focus.

God has given MITI the vision to cover every school around the world in prayer. That is an exciting vision and one that is becoming reality with groups in every state in the US and in 120 countries worldwide. 

Now, what do you see God doing with that vision? Dream with me. What do you see happening not just as a result of you praying for your child and school but every school covered in prayer? 

I see children proclaiming good news of the kingdom of God as a natural part of their day. A friend struggling with a family situation and a child or two gather around him to pray - listening for God's guidance and bringing the reign of God's kingdom into that school and that personal situation.

I see teachers who are not afraid to pray for the sick and troubled students. I see miracles of healing, children released from the need for ADD and other medications. 

I see administrators bringing justice through God's love and mercy. Problem students being encouraged to their God-given potential. 

I see students, teachers, staff, parents turning to Christ for meaning in their life because of the undeniable miracles they witness in their schools.

Immediately Aeneas got up. All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. Acts 9:34-35

Put on God's glasses. What do you see that you haven't seen before?

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