Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Revival in me.....

It has been almost 4 months since I posted last.  Tonight as I sat here catching up on emails, I saw the link to my blog and couldn't quite pinpoint why I haven't written in so long.  But tonight as I sit here, I am motivated to write about the most recent revival that took place in our church.  The team that came to our church was Life Action Ministry.  Our church was told months in advance that the team would come to our church for a two week revival.  I immediately started thinking of all the reasons that I wouldn't be able to attend a revival for two weeks.  I secretly planned my "hit & miss" attendance.  Our church was also told that there would be needs during the revival such as housing team members, food preparation, and loaner vehicles.  Again, I began to justify in my mind all the reasons I would not be able to do any of these things.  Men of all ages began to meet in our church every Sunday morning to pray over revival.  Then one week before the team was to arrive, my husband, son, and I drove home from church and made the decision to house team members and loan a vehicle.  It was not a decision made lightly, but something we knew that God was calling us to do.  I do not share this to boast, but simply to say that it felt good to be obedient.  Our temporary children arrived  (Blake & Chris), two enthusiastic college aged guys that radiated their love for God and people.  The first few days of attending revival, I knew that I would be there every chance I got.  One thing I know, Satan "the punk" that he is, loathes our obedience to God.  We had a few setbacks during revival.  I was blessed to start a full time job during the middle of revival, my mother-in-law was hospitalized with a blood clot, my husband was hospitalized with a blood clot, and my son was seen in the emergency room with a low heart rate.....still we hungered to return to revival each night.  Each night as I attended, I realized that this revival was about me & God.  It wasn't about the person that has wronged me in some way.  It wasn't about dragging everyone I could to church.  It was getting up close and personal with an Almighty God.  I am thankful for what God did during this time and praying daily for revival to be continual in me and those around me that were touched in some way.  I am committed to praying for this team and our new friends, Blake & Chris.

2 comments:

LisaShaw said...

Amen and Amen! Beautiful heart sharing here! Missing you!

LisaShaw said...

Came by to say, Merry Christmas and blessed New Year to you and your family sweet one!