As Revival Grows

As Revival Grows

Psalm 51:10, 12 (NIV®)

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me … Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

We should pray for revival in our land. Revival is the renewal and restoration of something that was once alive and vibrant but has fallen into a state of lifelessness or inactivity. Spiritual revival doesn’t mean pagans repent or the ungodly change; spiritual revival is life change that comes in God’s people—Jesus-followers like you and me. When we ask God to purify, restore, and renew us, we will open the door for the Holy Spirit to work in greater ways. We will unleash His power in our hearts and learn to cooperate with Him more fully. When we begin to say yes to His invitations, the good news about Jesus of Nazareth will spread and transformation will come—one heart, one community at a time, until we will be able to see a discernible change in our culture. The process of change will not be easy—worthwhile things usually aren’t—but we are called to persevere in it.

THINK ABOUT IT

Let’s begin to change by asking God to purify, restore, and renew us individually and collectively.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, pour out Your Spirit upon this generation. Raise up a standard of holiness—purify and renew Your people—and grant us a willing spirit and boldness to proclaim Jesus’ good news. I rejoice in the honor of bearing His name. In His name, I pray. Amen.