Scheduled Revivals at our church are rare, but they held on regular service nights with the exception of children's revival - that is held once a year and Wed- Sun.
Does anybody notice that almost every person posting on this thread speak fondly of the 'every night until God is done' type of revivals? The general attitude is that God got more done in their lives during those times...
QUESTION: Could it be that we don't see more because we sacrifice less by our 'revival when we can' instead of 'revival until God's done' mentalitites?
QUESTION: How many of us posting would be faithful to 'every night until God is done' revivals again?
Funny how we can talk fondly of them but most wouldn't pay the price to go back to them in our generation.
Sorry!
Can't do it. I'm too full, and too much asleep. Didn't you see the "Do Not Disturb" sign?
But, I will make an effort. I will see you Sunday if the Football game is not on or if I have company. I'll do my best.
One of two things will happen to us. We will have a trajic wake up like China burning our cities with nuclear bombs. Or, we will go through a long night of Apostsy like the original Apostolic church did after Paul's wolves came in, not sparing the flock who put them into the sleep of death. After all, if we would remember the parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins. They all slept...all ten. But there were some who still had oil in their lamps when the midnight cry went out..."go ye out to meet him."
I wasn't crackin' down on ya! Please so misunderstand. My boys were far from laid back! lol! It was hard but I did it! I wasn't "allowed" to miss. My husband and I were the musicians.! lol... I guess my point was that it was a sacrifice for me and it was hard because if they did fall asleep then they'd wanna stay awake all night after we got home. I would have loved to been able to get in bed at a decent time, but looking back, the blessings and renewings I received were so great, I'd do it all over again. Please don't get me wrong, I wasn't coming down on ya. Just talking from my own experiences!
My children are a little older now and all those services they spent in training have paid off! WooHoo!
I'd gladly attend some revival services! We need it!
My little guy never falls asleep for me in church... not sure why. He konks out when he sits with my parents once in a while. He tends to play good, eat a snack.. play some more and then suddenly when he's sick of it all the howling begins.
I do understand what you are saying... and because I've followed your posts since I've joined the forum I know you aren't criticizing my choices. I appreciate your spirit... and your great love for Chocolate.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
One of two things will happen to us. We will have a trajic wake up like China burning our cities with nuclear bombs. Or, we will go through a long night of Apostsy like the original Apostolic church did after Paul's wolves came in, not sparing the flock who put them into the sleep of death. After all, if we would remember the parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins. They all slept...all ten. But there were some who still had oil in their lamps when the midnight cry went out..."go ye out to meet him."
You know something? I think I said this before... it's sounding familiar in my brain.. so forgive me if I'm repeating myself...
But our church is in the midst of "revival" right now. And we're just having our regular services. Prayer has been put in the forefront and things are happening in our church.
As much as special services are needed, I think revival can happen in a church without a special preacher or extra services... after all, revival in a church and city is all about getting out there and witnessing.. and what I've found, is the majority of people won for the kingdom are won... one on one.
With witness, friendship.. home Bible studies etc.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
You know something? I think I said this before... it's sounding familiar in my brain.. so forgive me if I'm repeating myself...
But our church is in the midst of "revival" right now. And we're just having our regular services. Prayer has been put in the forefront and things are happening in our church.
As much as special services are needed, I think revival can happen in a church without a special preacher or extra services... after all, revival in a church and city is all about getting out there and witnessing.. and what I've found, is the majority of people won for the kingdom are won... one on one.
With witness, friendship.. home Bible studies etc.
Well said sister. That is the right spirit. I agree entirely. Any person, any church, any fellowship can stir themselves if they so desire and so moved to do it.
In Eph 5th chapter, the word says, "Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."
Notice, that is up to us. We can do it if we will. The power of volition is always our own to exercise. God will never over rule or over power our wills.
Well said sister. That is the right spirit. I agree entirely. Any person, any church, any fellowship can stir themselves if they so desire and so moved to do it.
In Eph 5th chapter, the word says, "Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."
Notice, that is up to us. We can do it if we will. The power of volition is always our own to exercise. God will never over rule or over power our wills.
... and there are sleepy people everywhere aren't there?
In every church in North America I dare say.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
One of two things will happen to us. We will have a trajic wake up like China burning our cities with nuclear bombs. Or, we will go through a long night of Apostsy like the original Apostolic church did after Paul's wolves came in, not sparing the flock who put them into the sleep of death. After all, if we would remember the parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins. They all slept...all ten. But there were some who still had oil in their lamps when the midnight cry went out..."go ye out to meet him."
I think that you are leaving out one other possiblity, because the Lord has done it before, and that is he could raise up a new group of people.
I admire the fact that you keep the kiddos in church.. yes for some the nursery is a good thing but for me it was the worst.. mine were horrible if I ever tried to keep them in church so one night my papa who was the pastor told me... just keep them out here... they do better and if they cry they wont bother me... it was a very large church so he had a point..
One night my youngest started to squall and I went to take her to the nursery.. got back and from the pulpit he said ummm go get that kid... my kids gonna know how to act in church and if she cries again she can come preach with me... I did.. he did... hold her while he preached that night and I guess she learnt a lesson lol.. she never cried in church again... I know thats not the case with all but I admire anyone who keeps them in church and lets them learn from even an earlier age!
lol! It was hard but I did it! I wasn't "allowed" to miss. My husband and I were the musicians.! lol... I guess my point was that it was a sacrifice for me and it was hard because if they did fall asleep then they'd wanna stay awake all night after we got home. I would have loved to been able to get in bed at a decent time, but looking back, the blessings and renewings I received were so great, I'd do it all over again. Please don't get me wrong, I wasn't coming down on ya. Just talking from my own experiences! 
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