Our readings in this series are from the book, Revived! Here is a brief excerpt from page 55:
“When we’re praying the psalms, and whenever we’re reading Scripture, we must keep in mind that God knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows the true condition of our souls. We need to listen to Him, speaking in His Word, and consider carefully how what He says there applies to us.
“So in praying Psalm 79, we must begin by asking the Lord to reveal any hidden transgressions, secret compromises, or flagging loyalty to Him that may be festering in our soul. Revival, we recall, begins individually, as we pray daily, ‘Lord, revive me!’ God can bring to our attention any thoughts, inclinations of the heart, or unexamined priorities and practices that may be draining us of spiritual vitality and causing us to drift from our great salvation. Whatever God shows us about the depths of our soul, we must be quick to confess and repent of, charting realistic courses to return to the Lord and overcome evil with good.
“Let us give thanks to God in advance for how He will revive us and our churches, from our captivity to worldly ways, and renew us as the flock of our Good Shepherd. We will praise Him in advance for bringing the greatness of His power to come to our aid and rescue; and we will pray that He will do so for all His captive people, wherever they are.”
For a limited time, you can order Revived! together with the previous book in our Read Moore series, The Church Captive, at no cost. Order copies for yourself and for a study group or companion. And you can download a free discussion guide for both books.
