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revival noun re·viv·al ri-ˈvī-vəl Synonyms of revival 1: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such as a: renewed attention to or interest in something b: a new presentation or publication of something old c(1): a period of renewed religious interest (2): an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings 2: restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract) Article by: M. Gillum
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In this day and age after these past few years living with the pandemic, our world and the people in it have been shaken to the core. It has been something that our generation had never experienced before and are still feeling the reverberating effect of its impact on our lives. It is a time most want to forget but can't. People have lost loved ones and still grieve. Fear became a daily emotion fed by the unknown that still haunts many. It is no wonder the world is looking for answers, purpose, healing, and hope. It is as though something within each of us has died and we need to be REVIVED!
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Revival is an action that requires a stirring up, a renewing, and strengthening of something that has died or faded. Revival is about CHANGE! Changing ourselves, changing our lives, changing our ways, and a spiritual revival is the desire to turn back to God and His ways. Is revival something you need?
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Why God?
Because in Him EVERYTHING we have need of, He provides. (Psalms 23: 1 "The LORD is my shepherd I have what I need.") God is the only one that knows our hearts and thoughts. He knows everything about each one of us, the good and the bad and loves us still. What is it that keeps us from pursuing God in our lives? Our sins keep us from pursuing God even though He is the only one that can free us from the sin that so easily besets (troubles consistently) us (Hebrews 12:1). If this is the case, then we have a dichotomy. Our guilt makes us want to "Hide from God" and yet He is the only one who can remove that guilt. Romans 7:24 tells of our dire need. How can we be set free from this death that lies within us? How can we find freedom from our guilt and shame? |
When we realize our ways aren't working and that God's ways are for our good, this can turn us around (repent) and we can start anew with Him! We can REVIVE our lives in Him! It frees us to come boldly before Him without the shame and guilt we once felt. It deepens our faith and opens our eyes to HIS truth in a fresh, new way. We can have a new beginning of a life lived in obedience to God no longer burdened with our sin and no longer be drawn to the charm and passions of the world giving us both the will and power to live in the world but not of the world. To be set apart, holy unto Him. When we do this, we truly become as Jesus, reviving our hearts, our lives, and our world for God's glory and His Kingdom! Let us experience a REVIVAL in our lives today!
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Prayer Corner |
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The Value of Giving Up
This time, it was different. This time, I was giving up something that has controlled me for a very, very long time.
I wanted to fast from something that was controlling me, distracting me. I wanted to replace my desire for it, with a new desire for closeness with God. I wanted to lean in to God, like I have never done before.
In the last 40 days, I have seen God come through for me and my family in ways that seemed impossible. Learning to lean on Him more fully, to believe His Word and His promises and trust what He has said, have been life changing. He is who He says He is. Trust Him in this, test Him in this, and see how much you gain, when you give it all up. Kari Hodges Prayer Team Coordinator Paula's Hope |
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