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What would happen if we prayed for God to make us hungrier for Him, rather than praying for Him to fill our desires?

What would happen if we begged God to show us ourselves as we truly are, rather than relying on a mirror and a scale to see if we measure up? 

What would happen if we confessed our sins and became broken, rather than making excuses and blaming others for our behavior? 

What would happen if we insisted on God to fill the ravines of our longing souls with His love, rather than exhausting people with our expectations?

What would happen if we drank Him in, as if He was Living Water, rather quenching our thirst in dirty puddles. 

What would happen if we saw Him as the Treasure of our lives, rather than satisfying our need with possessions we can’t take with us to heaven? 

What would happen if we believed that hell was real, rather than thinking everyone has their own belief? 

What would happen if we longed for others to see Jesus, rather than having them hear our opinion?

What would happen if our prayers fueled a Holy Spirit fire, rather than being empty and repetitious words?

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30 responses to “Revival”

  1. in Avatar
    in

    great questions and thoughts!

    ah, each one is quite moving

    many are convicting, of course

    thanks for these wonderful reminders

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar
      Heidi Viars

      thanks for digging through the dust of the old posts, sister … glad it still speaks …

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  2. Heather Mertens @ 40YearWanderer Avatar
    Heather Mertens @ 40YearWanderer

    Love this, Sister!
    “FOLLOW CHRIST” not “Follow me.” That’s what every Believer should be saying.
    Love outward.

    Blessings!
    -Heather

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      Heidi Viars

      You are right, Heather … Lets pray we stay close to the Shepherd to discern His voice among all the others … and then, in faith, follow Him. Blessings to you, sister 🙂

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    Ben Nelson

    this is wonderful Heidi! Lord – Start with me! –
    Have you ever read Amy Carmichael’s little book “IF.” This reminded me of that – my favorite quote from that book is
    “If a sudden jar can cause me to speak an impatient, unloving word, then I know nothing of Calvary love. For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water however suddenly jolted.
    Amy Carmichael. If (Kindle Locations 99-101).

    thank you for this jostling my heart this afternoon.
    Ben

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      Heidi Viars

      Thank you, Ben for stopping by and commenting. I have not heard about the book, but will put this on my reading list right away. What a powerful quote. Lets continue to pray for God to jostle our hearts for Him and our willingness to let Him do the necessary work. Blessings to you!

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  4. Caddo-Jael Avatar
    Caddo-Jael

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog, Heidi–I hopped on over here, and like what I see! We have such a nice community of Believers–it’s done wonders to grow my faith, knowing the love and prayer support of fine sisters like Melody and Wendy and Deb, etc. God bless you BIG–love, sis Caddo

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      Heidi Viars

      Thanks so much for hopping on over 🙂 Yes, this blogging community is a wonderful gift! Blessings to you … so glad we could cross cyber-paths 🙂

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  5. billhogan77 Avatar
    billhogan77

    Absolutely love the questions. And I think if all that happened… we would get to see a slice of heaven on earth! Thanks for the glimpse of what’s possible, and I’ll join in the prayers.
    Be blessed!

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      Heidi Viars

      Thank you, Bill, for stopping by … yes, lets continue to pray for that slice of heaven on earth 🙂 … glimpses are good … very good!
      Blessings to you!

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    heavenlyraindrops

    Heidi, you nailed it with what we need o be doing. How appropriate for this day of prayer. Might I add one? What happened if instead of one day per year, we interceded for our nation daily? Blessings!

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      Heidi Viars

      I agree, Sue!

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  7. theywhoseek Avatar
    theywhoseek

    Amen sister Amen!

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      Heidi Viars

      Thanks, Deb, for stopping in … and always inspiring us to look to the Lord at your place … Blessings to you!

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  8. melodylowes Avatar
    melodylowes

    Sometimes I think we ask all the wrong questions. Maybe the ones you are asking are more appropriate, more to the point. I feel as though we are running peripheral lines instead of sinking to the heart of the matter, as you seek to here. Some deep thoughts which may be hard to answer!

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      Heidi Viars

      Dearest Melody, I think the Lord has been asking me these questions ever since I have been praying for revival about a year ago. They are probing in my own heart and soul. While we can rest in the acceptance through Christ, we find ourselves confident before the throne of God. However, we must keep walking on the path to holiness, where we continually surrender our own agenda (a “sinking into His heart of the matter”). Thanks so much for your always kind and encouraging remarks. What a blessing to know you 🙂

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        melodylowes

        I am so grateful for the contacts and friendships I have made in the blogging community – the chance to share ideas with others across the miles is very special indeed! Thanks Heidi – I am so glad to have met you!

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    ddclaywriter

    Reblogged this on Clay Tablets.

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      Heidi Viars

      Thank you for the reblog 🙂 Blessings to you!

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      1. ddclaywriter Avatar
        ddclaywriter

        You’re welcome Heidi
        Blessings to you!

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  10. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    All of these what if’s were as if He were talking right to me. Thank you for helping us get back to where we need to be, humbled and hungry for Him. God bless you!

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      Heidi Viars

      Lets pray, Debbie, that we hunger more for Him and develop less apatite for our desires … It will be so worth it in the end 🙂 Thanks for always encouraging me in Jesus!

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  11. Happily Occupied Homebodies Avatar
    Happily Occupied Homebodies

    Beautiful! So needed in my heart right now to get back to center — to get back to trusting God fully — in everything!

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      Heidi Viars

      Yes, Rachel … trusting God that He will turn us around and center us again (and again) on Him… lets keep praying for it 🙂

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    Anonymous

    Absolutely LOVE it..thanks for getting my little brain to think some more! Love n Blessings x

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      Heidi Viars

      Thanks for stopping by, Sharon! love and blessings to you too 🙂

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  13. Rosemary Nelsen Avatar
    Rosemary Nelsen

    What would happen if that picture was full of the kind of people you are talking about praising God together?

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar
      Heidi Viars

      Lets pray, Rosemary… with God all things are possible 🙂

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  14. greenlightlady Avatar
    greenlightlady

    Heidi, you’re correct – a revival would happen. “If my people who are called by my name…” It begins with us. (I love the outdoors pews!)

    Blessings ~ Wendy

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      Heidi Viars

      Thanks Wendy, for your always encouraging comments … Yes, it truly does begin with us! Blessings to you!

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