“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8

Apostle Ball taught many messages on “a Spirit-filled life will cause you to be like the wind.” Our lives should not be stagnant, routine, or predictable. We should keep the enemy on his toes, always wondering what we are doing. We should keep him on edge and unable to keep his “fiery darts” steady – hindering them from hitting their mark – us. We are not talking about being reckless and irresponsible – in fact – we ought to be the ones who are most responsible and dependable. You can absolutely be unpredictable, yet steadfast and unshakable.

There have been many studies about the benefits of changing your routine regularly on just the natural level. It’s like an adrenalin rush to your brain to try to do everyday activities differently – i.e. brush your teeth with your opposite hand; drive to work a different way; try new cuisine. If it causes our brains to have to scramble and keep up, imagine the turmoil we cause the enemy when we switch things up naturally and spiritually.

Holy Spirit has inspired us to give away some things unexpectedly. He has spoken to us to change our vacation plans and sow that time as seed into others.  He has challenged us to do some things differently – because they have become routine. We have learned to have open minds and open hearts – to be willing to change and be changed.

If you find yourself in a rut; if you find that your days follow the exact same routine; if you have become stagnant and bored, start small and change a few things. If you listen to music all the time, switch up and read a book. A good start would be to spend time sowing to the Spirit. Holy Spirit is ready, willing and able to inspire, incite and challenge us to become “like the wind.”