Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! and see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139: 23-24
Revival is the work of God. He chooses the when and to whom He sends it too. However, there are ways that we can prepare for revival in our lives. We need to prepare our hearts for spiritual renewal just as Joshua told the Israelites to do. In Joshua 3:5, He said, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” Are you exciting to have revival in your life?
Here is a list of scriptures and questions to work through to help you prepare yourself for a personal revival. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. Then ask yourself these questions. Was there a time in my life that I genuinely repented of my sin? Was there a time when I placed all my trust in Jesus alone to save me? Was there a time when I completely surrendered to Jesus as the Master and Lord of my life?
Read Psalm 119:97, 140. Do I have a desire to read and mediate on the word of God? Do I have a personal devotion life that is consistent and meaningful? Do I apply God’s word to my life? Read Isaiah 57:15. Do I recognize and agree with God in confession when I have sinned? Do I admit to others when I have sinned? Do I count others and their interests to be more important then my self and my interests?
Read 1 Samual 15: 22; Hebrews 13:17. Do I obey God when He shows something in His word that pleases or displeases Him? Do I obey the human authorities God has placed in my life? Read 1 John 1:9. Do I ask God for forgiveness for all unknown and known sin? Am I willing to give up all sin? Do I love and dwell on things that are good, pure, and true (phil.4:8)
Now read Acts 24:16. Do I seek forgiveness from those I wrong or offended? Is my conscience clear with every person? Read Matthew 6:33. Do my schedule reveal that God is first in my life? Does my spending habits reveal that God is first in my life? Read Colossians 3:12. Do I love what God loves and hate what God hates? Do I value things that please God? Are my affections and goals fixed on eternal values?
Read Philippians 3:7-8. Am I willing to sacrifice whatever is necessary to see God move in my life and the church? Is my life characterized by generosity and sacrifice for the sake of Jesus and other?
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this wonderful day. I pray that as we seek you and study your word that you will reveal to us where we need to work in our life to be closer to you.
In Jesus Name
Amen
