Looking and Waiting For Revival

Looking back on the great revivals of the past and in the revivals of recent, people are seeking what causes a great revival to happen. There are also those waiting for revival and looking around every corner for it. They hop churches and follow people to see if they can come across it. I must admit I at times have been looking, waiting, wondering, running, and then looking again. What I have finally discovered has been true revelation to me. Revival can be found in the heart of a person. It will spread like fire when that person pours out into others the passion and love of God. It changes people. Grips there heart and gets them to start asking questions and seeking a closer relationship, key word here...relationship with God. Walking hand in hand with him talking to him closely as a friend. People have often let me know of their disappointment in my choices in life. I love those people because in their disappointment of me, it has changed me. It has brought me to the place I am at right now. Seeking for more of God. For the truth. To experience more of God's awesome wonder and power. In early March of 2006 I fell apart in my apartment. I crumpled to the floor crying out to God. I said, "God here I am, my miserable self, have mercy on me and change me." Things in my life were difficult and I was wondering why I could not truly find a repentant heart in myself. I wanted to know where the revival was. I wanted to know why my family was in its state and wanted to be different, to see different, and to love different. I begin to slowly sing to God. Quietly crying and praying in the Spirit. I begin to sing the words of a song. At the time I thought they were for calling on revival in my father's church. I have come to realize now this song was God showing me to seek revival in my own heart. In the story of Jacob and his dream. God lets him know that the temple of the Lord is you. You are His temple and you can be the light that can shine through to others. Here are the words... Revival Is Now Verse 1 The Word of the Lord says “Pray believing” Hebrews eleven shows how He carries through Sarah called Abraham, “Father of Many” Are you ready for what God will call you Our people are in bondage sickness and strife So many we love have fallen from Christ Then, there are those that still need to know His Truth and Love meant for their soul ~ Church, grab hold of one another, Let’s speak this promise of God’s Pray, Believe, and receive, we want to please you Lord. Were asking for Revival, a spiritual awakening on this very ground Lord, take the deed to this land, Were believing for Revival now Chorus People of Faith, gather yourselves Grab hold of the altar of God People of Faith, lift up your hands revival is here for us all People of Faith, give thanks with your mouth Let the cloud of His glory fall Oh, people of Faith, gather yourselves Revival is here for us now! Call forth hearts of worship Call forth dancing feet, Call forth all praise and glory to our King Verse 2 The Bible is our weapon, The scriptures our spiritual sword Getting us ready for the battle In this great army of the Lord Now is an awakening God’s nature expanded into man The time of transformation Overtaking this Land Miracles, signs, and wonders Even, this song a prophecy Salvation, healing, and deliverance All here to be received Lets unite together All the parts of the body one Let’s rejoice and Welcome this Revival The Almighty is come! Chorus Bridge In the Glory of the Lord The Spirit is moving In the Glory of the Lord There is healing In the Glory of the Lord His love is overflowing In the Glory, In the Glory Revival is Now! Chorus Again -This song has powerful meaning to me. I often sing it quietly to God. Revival starts in the hearts of people, even people we may not recognize as moving in God's power. Yet, they are. They have His heart and want others to know how awesome and cool He really is. We can go looking or be drawn to a certain place because God is calling us there for a reason. However, we can find revival everyday in our lives reaching out to others in God's love.