If My People. . .

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” – Titus 2:11-14

If we are to once again be one nation under God with a heart of Him, then revival must first of all begin in our hearts and lives.  This means that we begin with personal repentance.  Our desire must be much more than just the blessing of God.  There are many that are encouraging us to pray because we need what God has to offer.
We do need what God has to offer but first of all, we need Him.  Our first desire should not be for national peace and security, economic  growth, or just happiness.  Our first desire must be to know Him in a very real way.  Our desire should be to know God in a more meaningful and powerful way.

As we study the Bible together today, and worship the Lord, let us pray that we will know Him better.  We do not gather together so that God will give us what we want.  We gather together in order that we might give glory to Him.  If that is the case, then and only then will be know the blessing of God as we come to Him in prayer.