“Will You not Yourself revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?” (Psalm 85:6)
How easily do you recognize when something is off in your spiritual life? Maybe you’re lacking peace, joy, or contentment. Maybe the desire to pray, read God’s Word, or fellowship with His people has faded. God just seems distant. When you feel spiritually dry, it’s time to change your thinking and your habits. Reviving your faith isn’t about emotional well-being but spiritual health.
We cannot manufacture personal revival, nor can we rely on feelings to revive our faith. Revival is the sovereign work of God, restoring His people to spiritual vitality. Because it is His work, we must first draw near to Him before experiencing renewal—not simply to feel better, but to strengthen our faith. James 4:8 promises, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Getting right with God is costly. It requires giving up the outward appearance of religion and becoming truly broken over our sin—no matter how big or small it may seem. The same brokenness that brings us to Jesus for salvation is what enables us to live for Him. Psalm 51:17 says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”
Brokenness comes through the humility of prayer—allowing God to make us aware of who He is and who we are before Him. That’s when His Word and His work come alive in us. Remember, Jesus didn’t just save you for eternity; He saved you for an abundant life here and now (John 10:10).
Are you a believer going through a dry spiritual season? Then you need revival. Are you seeking a particular outcome more than the One who is in control of it? Reviving your faith starts by drawing close to the Lord through prayer and reading Scripture. Genuine faith isn’t based on emotions but on a daily walk with Jesus. When you embrace the brokenness of humility, you’ll not only experience the blessing of a revived faith but also God’s promise of an abundant life.
