Do You Need to Be Revived?

Justin (my husband) and I just spent a wonderful week at the beach. For our ride down there, Justin bought some Old Time bluegrass songs for him and the Passion CD for me. One song, "Revive Me, Lord" has really spoken to my heart these past couple days. 

I had never really thought of what it means for the Lord to revive me. Now I believe it means to empty myself of me and allow Him to fill my heart, to restore it to be completely full of Him.

As I let go of summer and begin to embrace the planning, the excitement, and the frenzy of a new school year, my heart begins to feel overwhelmed. I know I will miss the summer days of sharing each day with my hubby (he is a teacher too), going on spur of the moment camping trips, sleeping in, and reading. It is time to learn to teach and love this new group of students God will place in my room this school year.

You know what? Yesterday I was fighting this. I did not want to think about letting summer go. Many things were on my mind yesterday and as each situation began to spiral downward, so did my tears. I was extremely emotional over very little things and needed to stop, take a deep breath and ask the Lord to revive me, to empty me of me and fill me with him. 

So often I focus on what isn't important in life. I want the Lord to help me "focus on what is unseen, for it is eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:18). I will never be able to do this without His spirit of love, joy, patience, and kindness filling me. 

When I am sad, He revives me with gladness.
When I am worried, He revives me with peace.
When I'm full of questions, He revives me with His faithfulness.
When I'm overwhelmed, He revives me with gentleness. 
When I feel alone, He revives me with unconditional love.
When I'm frustrated, He fill me with patience.

I challenge you to listen to this song with a heart of praise, asking the Lord to revive you. I promise, the reward is great!