"So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind" (1 Corinthians 14:15).

How real is the spiritual realm? My lawyer friend from Nigeria tells a personal story of how he was preparing for an important case. He knew that he must be prepared to argue five separate points. It was his country's supreme court. So, it was a very important case.

As he neared the time in which he was to go to court he began to pray about how he was to argue the case. He spent much time in both legal preparation and intercessory prayer. As he went to court the Spirit spoke to Him and said, "Do not argue point 1, point 2, point 3, or point 4. Only argue point 5." Imagine my friend's struggle of faith. If he were reading this wrong, the shame and professional fallout would be devastating.

The time had now come to present the case before the judge when my friend said, "Judge, I wish to withdraw point 1 through 4. I only wish argue point 5. The opposing counsel stood up and objected. "Your honor, he cannot do that!" "Objection overruled counsel," said the judge.

My friend went on to present his case around point 5 only and sat down. When the opposing counsel stood to present his case he stood speechless for twelve minutes. He could not get a word out of his mouth. He finally mumbled a few words and complained to the judge that he was going to have to yield. It seems that the opposing counsel had prepared to argue only points 1-4, but failed to prepare for point 5. The judge ruled in favor of my friend.

The unseen Lord wants to help us in the physical realm of our work life. We must acknowledge His presence and tap into this incredible resource He has given to each of us. Seek Him today and ask Him to reveal His perfect plan for you this day.