Revival's A Coming!

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It seems every year about this time, churches the world over focus on what has been accomplished for God in their members' lives. Then they look ahead to what is coming for the new year. They plan and schedule every detail leaving very little room for change.
Sadly in their eagerness, I believe they have left out the most important part of church. Spontaiety. How can the presence of the Holy Spirit going to work with an empty hollow shell? The answer is obvious!
If people are willing to be flexible and adaptable in their Christian walk, the Holy Spirit will move in and begin to fill that empty hollow shell with thankfulness, joy, and Christ's Love. The key part is 'how willing are we to experience change? The kind of change that makes us uncomfortable, out of sorts and yes, a bit fearful.
This poem will (hopefully!) give you an idea of what I mean.

A Brokenhearted Cry
It began a low whisper,
spreading to every brother and sister.
Awakening as it rolled,
the heart of every spirit and soul.
Seeking to renew
our every longing for You.
Its purpose can not be curbed,
nor will its mission swerve.
Can you uncover its mask?
"What is it?," you ask.
It's a burning desire,
to kindle revival's fire.
All across the land,
you can feel its mighty hand,
pushing its way,
demanding to stay,
unwilling to bend,
until you defend!
With a broken hearted cry,
I ask, "Who is on the Lord's Side?"

Written by:
Belle Anne Leslie

Written on:
February 12, 1992