Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Revival

Lately, I've been listening to Lauren Daigle's song (actually the whole album) Revival.
Here are part of the lyrics of the chorus:
You are my revival
Jesus on You I wait
I'll lean on Your promise
You will renew my strength

So far this spring and summer, it seems to be going at a break neck pace.  For the most part all good things happening, but still at a fast speed.  For many summer is a time when life slows a bit, but for me personally, June signals that my busiest work months are fast approaching on the horizon. Yet the still small voice of Jesus inside of me, beckons me to wait on Him.

Think about revival in terms of:

  • your relationship with Christ
  • your circles of influence
  • your spiritual health
Revival means restoration to life.  In the big picture this is what Christ did for us in His life and conquering of death, but in the little pictures of our lives, Christ is still the one who brings revival.

"Revival is a return to spiritual health after a period of decline into sin and broken fellowship with God... Revival is for God's people when they need to be forgiven and restored to life, spiritual health, and vitality" -Blackaby & King (Fresh Encounter, Lifeway, 1993)

Psalm 119:156 "Great are Your mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your ordinances."

I encourage you to listen and meditate on the song below.

Much Love and personal revival!