Revive us Oh Lord...

re·viv·al

/rɪˈvaɪvəl/ Show Spelled[ri-vahy-vuhl]

noun

1. restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength

I have been reading a lot about revival, and what we should be praying for. One of the most powerful things that I can find is something that was initially preached by an old tent revival preacher who said: "If you really want to pray for revival, then go outside, and draw a circle around yourself in the dirt. Then pray to God that He will revive everything inside that circle." Another way that I saw it put was to go into your prayer closet and draw a circle around yourself with chalk.... in Robie Creek we have plenty of dirt, but I suppose not everyone has that luxury. You see we cannot ask God to Revive our county, our church or our nation when we ourselves our lukewarm Christians. We need a personal revival, a spiritual awakening that will take us out of our mundane lifestyle and take us back to the place where we are on fire for Jesus!

Revelation 3:14-22

New International Version (NIV)

To the Church in Laodicea

    ¹⁴ “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:    These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. ¹⁵ I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! ¹⁶ So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. ¹⁷ You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. ¹⁸ I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.
   ¹⁹ Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. ²⁰ Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
   ²¹ To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. ²² Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

Here is a list of  what we are to pray for when we are praying for a personal Revival. This is a list that Pastor Bob Stone used when he spear-headed his 'Chalk Revival' at his church, Hillcrest Chapel in WA.

I Want To Pray For

1. A revitalization of my spiritual life and also of this church and our nation—2 Chronicles 7:14-15; Is. 6:1-8; 57:15.
2. A repentance from sin—secret sins—sins that wrap around my feet and trip me up; along with confession of sin to others; restitution for sin; and the granting of forgiveness to others when appropriate—Heb. 12:1; James 5:16; Luke 15:21; 19:1-10.
   
3. A restoration of my love for and study of the Word—Ps. 119:97-106; 2 Tim. 2:15.
   
4. A release of the Holy Spirit to give me empowerment for service and a compassion for lost people—Eph. 5:18-21; 1 Peter 4:10-11; Matt. 9:36.
   
5. A return to my first love, to love God and family more than ever before—Rev. 2:4; Mal. 4:5-6.
   
6. A remembrance and thanksgiving for all He has done for me—Rom. 1:21; Eph. 5:4; Heb. 12:28.
   
7. A reshaping of my praise and worship so I truly worship with my whole heart, body and life—Ps. 95:6; 100; Rom. 12:1; Eph. 5:18-21; Matt. 5:16; James 5:13.

Isaiah 57:15

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁵ For thus says the High and Lofty One
      Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:


      “ I dwell in the high and holy place,
      With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
      To revive the spirit of the humble,
      And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Revelation 2:4-6

New International Version (NIV)

   ⁴ Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. ⁵ Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.

Psalm 95:6

New International Version (NIV)

 ⁶ Come, let us bow down in worship,
   let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; 

Habakkuk 3:2

New King James Version (NKJV)

² O LORD, I have heard Your speech and was afraid;
      O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years!
      In the midst of the years make it known;
      In wrath remember mercy.



Until next time: The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord be gracious to you, make His face shine upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26