How does God speak to us? How can we be certain beyond any doubt of decisions that need to be made?
Right now at school we are in the hiring season. Due to new babies and the moms wanting to stay at home, there are two primary-grade teaching positions available. Getting the best teachers for the students is perhaps the single most important aspect of my leadership duties.
For our kindergarten position, interviews start today. Next week, second grade interviews will begin. There is no shortage of applicants. On paper many look very qualified. Educated, excited, certificated. An interview team has been assembled. Questions typed up. Appointments made. But after all the dust settles and all deliberation ceases, how does one know that a particular applicant is, in God's eyes, the best for the job?
This is just one example of a time when there is needed a very specific, timely word from God on a man-made decision.
Prayer? Of course, that goes without saying, but how to receive/discern an answer. Fast? The interviews are spread out over two days. Don't think I have a 48-hour fast in me. Word of knowledge/prophecy? Not sure this type of decision would qualify for such a divine revelation, even if there was one on the team who was prone to such things.
I will continue to pray between now and Thursday afternoon that A) Interviews will go well. B) Team will find a clear first choice from the applicants. C) That person will still be available to hire.
I ask for your prayers also in this endeavor. Many children will be affected for better or worse based on the decisions that will be made over the next couple of weeks.
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