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Taking a Revival U-Turn
Revival isn't just a feeling—it's an intentional U-turn. When you turn and step toward God, He will step toward you.
Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Learn more at FRBC.com/Revival
Taking a Revival U-Turn
by Joel Norris
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14
We often talk about revival in grand, spiritual terms, but what it's much simpler? What if it's really about taking a hard look at our lives and making a U-turn?
When my GPS tells me I've missed a turn, my first thought is usually frustration, but it would be foolish to ignore this warning.
Our Heavenly Father's voice, like that GPS, is a voice of guidance and protection. When He asks us to turn back, it's not to frustrate us but to get us back on the path that is most beneficial for our lives.
Ignoring that guidance only leads to more time wasted, more wrong turns, and potentially ending up in a place we never wanted to be. Sin and our wicked ways do the exact same thing.
When we feel God's hand on our shoulder, gently turning us back, we can't let pride or busyness stop us from embracing it.
Accepting that correction is a way of drawing closer to God. Psalm 85 asks, "Wilt thou not revive us again?" but before that, it first says, "Turn us, O God of our salvation."
True revival isn't just about God turning to us; it's about us turning to Him. We have to be willing to confess and forsake what's pulling us away.
The Bible tells us in James 4:8, "draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you." God doesn't move, but when you take a step toward Him, He takes a step toward you.
It doesn't matter how far you've gone or what's between you and Him—busyness, distraction, or sin. If you turn and take a single step toward Him, He will meet you there.
What a freeing thought! We don't have to stay stuck in the same destructive patterns. We can choose to step back toward our God, confident that He's already moving toward us. Let's make that choice today.
Let's make that U-turn, confess our sins, and take that step toward a spiritual revival in our own hearts and lives.
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By Joel Norris // Franklin Road Baptist ChurchRevival isn't just a feeling—it's an intentional U-turn. When you turn and step toward God, He will step toward you.
Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Learn more at FRBC.com/Revival
Taking a Revival U-Turn
by Joel Norris
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14
We often talk about revival in grand, spiritual terms, but what it's much simpler? What if it's really about taking a hard look at our lives and making a U-turn?
When my GPS tells me I've missed a turn, my first thought is usually frustration, but it would be foolish to ignore this warning.
Our Heavenly Father's voice, like that GPS, is a voice of guidance and protection. When He asks us to turn back, it's not to frustrate us but to get us back on the path that is most beneficial for our lives.
Ignoring that guidance only leads to more time wasted, more wrong turns, and potentially ending up in a place we never wanted to be. Sin and our wicked ways do the exact same thing.
When we feel God's hand on our shoulder, gently turning us back, we can't let pride or busyness stop us from embracing it.
Accepting that correction is a way of drawing closer to God. Psalm 85 asks, "Wilt thou not revive us again?" but before that, it first says, "Turn us, O God of our salvation."
True revival isn't just about God turning to us; it's about us turning to Him. We have to be willing to confess and forsake what's pulling us away.
The Bible tells us in James 4:8, "draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you." God doesn't move, but when you take a step toward Him, He takes a step toward you.
It doesn't matter how far you've gone or what's between you and Him—busyness, distraction, or sin. If you turn and take a single step toward Him, He will meet you there.
What a freeing thought! We don't have to stay stuck in the same destructive patterns. We can choose to step back toward our God, confident that He's already moving toward us. Let's make that choice today.
Let's make that U-turn, confess our sins, and take that step toward a spiritual revival in our own hearts and lives.