Psalms 119:37 NKJV
Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way.

Psalm 119:37 AMPC
Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity (idols and idolatry); and restore me to vigorous life and health in Your ways.

Blue Letter Bible

Vanity- emptiness, falsehood, nothingness, emptiness of speech, lying, worthlessness (of conduct); Root-devastation, ruin, waste.

Revive- to have life, live prosperously, be restored to life or health; be quickened from sickness, discouragement, faintness, death; to restore to life, to cause to grow, to restore.

Prayed…

We are praying towards a revelation of those things that are hindering, to be bound, and for releasing and reviving to be loosed.

Psalm 37:12-15
The wicked plots against the just,
And gnashes at him with his teeth.
13 The Lord laughs at him,
For He sees that his day is coming.
14 The wicked have drawn the sword
And have bent their bow,
To cast down the poor and needy,
To slay those who are of upright conduct.
15 Their sword shall enter their own heart,
And their bows shall be broken.

Isaiah 54:17 (The Message Paraphrase)
but no weapon that can hurt you has ever been forged.
Any accuser who takes you to court will be dismissed as a liar.
This is what God’s servants can expect.
I’ll see to it that everything works out for the best.”
God’s Decree.

Proverbs 24:16 (AMPC)
For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

Proverbs 11:5 (AMPC)
The righteousness of the blameless shall rectify and make plain their way and keep it straight, but the wicked shall fall by their own wickedness.

Psalm 7:16 (AMPC)
His mischief shall fall back in return upon his own head, and his violence come down [with the loose dirt] upon his own scalp.

Psalm 64:1-10 (AMPC)
1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; guard and preserve my life from the terror of the enemy.
2 Hide me from the secret counsel and conspiracy of the ungodly, from the scheming of evildoers,
3 Who whet their tongues like a sword, who aim venomous words like arrows,
4 Who shoot from ambush at the blameless man; suddenly do they shoot at him, without self-reproach or fear.
5 They encourage themselves in an evil purpose, they talk of laying snares secretly; they say, Who will discover us?
6 They think out acts of injustice and say, We have accomplished a well-devised thing! For the inward thought of each one [is unsearchable] and his heart is deep.
7 But God will shoot an unexpected arrow at them; and suddenly shall they be wounded.
8 And they will be made to stumble, their own tongues turning against them; all who
gaze upon them will shake their heads and flee away.
9 And all men shall [reverently] fear and be in awe; and they will declare the work of God, for they will wisely consider and acknowledge that it is His doing.
10 The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall be glad in the Lord and shall trust and take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart shall glory and offer praise.

Prayed…

We prayed for the righteous to be delivered from the plots of the wicked.

Hebrews 12:17 ERV
You remember that after Esau did this, he wanted to get his father’s blessing. He wanted that blessing so much that he cried. But his father refused to give him the blessing, because Esau could find no way to change what he had done.

Esau never repented from his heart

Romans 2:4 NKJV
Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

2 Corinthians 7:10 AMP
For [godly] sorrow that is in accord with the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow [the hopeless sorrow of those who do not believe] produces death.

We have backsliders in our family who want to receive the blessings of God, but have removed themselves from it, due to their worldly, sinful lifestyles and no desire to change.

It is God's goodness towards them that leads them to acknowledge their sinful ways and brings them to godly sorrow and true repentance which leads to them turning their lives around (revived).

2 Timothy 1:6
Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Ephesians 5:13-16
But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. 14 Therefore He says:
“Awake, you who sleep,
Arise from the dead,
And Christ will give you light.”
Walk in Wisdom
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Mark 16:15-18
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Matthew 28:18-20
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Ephesians 4:15-16
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

Prayed…

We prayed for our congregation and the Body of Christ in St. Catharines to awake, stir up the gifts, and get proactive in our witnessing.

Habakkuk 2:2-3 AMPC
And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision and engrave it so plainly upon tablets that everyone who passes may [be able to] read [it easily and quickly] as he hastens by. For the vision is yet for an appointed time and it hastens to the end [fulfillment]; it will not deceive or disappoint. Though it tarry, wait [earnestly] for it, because it will surely come; it will not be behindhand on its appointed day. [Heb. 10:37, 38.]

Besides vision from the Lord, we need faith to match the vision. Divine vision demands divine power, and divine power is accessed by faith. Without faith, it is not possible to please God (Heb. 11:6). With faith, it is possible.

Passion

Each of us also needs the passion of God ignited in the heart to take the steps of faith necessary to carry out His vision

Discouragement wants to rob you of the vision regarding your family, yourself, your health, finances, your purpose etc.

Proverbs 4:25-27 TPT Set your gaze on the path before you. With fixed purpose, looking straight ahead, ignore life’s distractions. Watch where you’re going! Stick to the path of truth, and the road will be safe and smooth before you. [27] Don’t allow yourself to be sidetracked for even a moment or take the detour that leads to darkness.

Prayed…

Revive the vision for ourselves and family

To revive a relationship, forgivneess has to be given. Look at the example of Joseph & his brothers.(Gen 37-50)

Ephesians 4:32 AMPC

[32] And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you.

Colossians 3:13 NCV

[13] Bear with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.

Matthew 18:21-22 AMPC

[21] Then Peter came up to Him and said, Lord, how many times may my brother sin against me and I forgive him and let it go? [As many as] up to seven times? [22] Jesus answered him, I tell you, not up to seven times, but seventy times seven! [Gen. 4:24.]

Quotes-Love is an act of endless forgiveness.

 - Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude

Matthew 28:18-20
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Mark 16:15-20
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” 19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.

Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

1 Corinthians 16:9-10
For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

Also read...

Acts 18:8-10
Isaiah 41:8-16
Isaiah 43:1-6
Jeremiah 1:4-5; 7-8; 17; 19
Psalm 23:4
Mark 4:17
Mark 10:29-30
Genesis 26:12
Genesis 12:1-3
Deuteronomy 28:1-2
Psalm 91:14

Prayed…

We prayed toward the shift, momentum and elevation into new positions of grace, authority, and influence in Niagara. And the great doors of utterance that we're now walking through. It's our hundredfold season!

Hosea 10:12b

[12] Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.

Commentary-break up your unplowed ground.

This metaphorical language urges the people to prepare their hearts for spiritual renewal. Unplowed ground represents hardness and neglect, suggesting areas of life resistant to God's influence. In Jeremiah 4:3, a similar call is made to break up fallow ground, indicating repentance and readiness to receive God's word. This preparation is necessary for genuine transformation and growth in righteousness.

In Luke 15:11-32, we read of a father with 2 sons. The younger one asks for his inheritance, receives it then goes away, squanders it all and up ends up in a pig pen. It is here that he comes to his senses, and breaks up the fallow ground of the heart and returns home with a humble and repentive heart. Throughout the son's wayward ways, his father never stopped praying, watering the seed within the son. That watering soften the hard heart and produced.

The son who was dead, was now alive (revived)

We are praying for those in our family with hard hearts to repent.

Meaning of “True Humility” – 1st We are humble before God, recognizing His supreme authority and our own dependence on Him.  We recognize God’s greatness and our own limitations and imperfections and approach Him with a submissive and reverent attitude.  It is not self-depreciation, but about understanding our true place in relation to God.  2nd Humble towards others: is a virtue characterized by a realistic and modest view of oneself, recognizing both strengths and weaknesses without arrogance.  It involves acknowledging our limitations, being open to learning from others, and not seeking excessive praise or attention.  In essence, true humility is about focusing on others and their needs, rather than constantly centering everything on ourselves.  

There are two types of humility and they are related, and they are distinct.  God tells us to be humble before Him and then to be humble towards others.  Humility before God is a humility before His Word.  Each time we open the Word we must humble ourselves to what it is teaching us—we are students being taught by the Holy Spirit. Psalm 25:9 (AMPC) – He leads the humble in what is right, and the humble He teaches.  James 4:6 (AMPC) – But He gives us more and more grace (power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully).  That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but give grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it).   

• Pride has no place in our lives, that is the character of Satan. (Isaiah 14:12-15 and Ezekiel 28:12-19)

Humble towards other - Galatians 5:13-15 (AMP) - 13 For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom  become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another. 14 For the whole Law [concerning human relationships] is fulfilled in one precept, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself [that is, you shall have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit].” 15 But if you bite and devour one another [in bickering and strife], watch out that you [along with your entire fellowship] are not consumed by one another. 

The characteristics of love, are deeply rooted in humility: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (AMP) - 4 Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 5 It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. 6 It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. 7 Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening]. 8 Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away. there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.

Isaiah 57:15 (AMP) - For thus says the high and lofty One—He Who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, but with him also who is of a thoroughly penitent and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the thoroughly penitent [bruised with sorrow for sin].

As we let the agape love of God rule in our lives, we will find ourselves walking in true humility towards God and man.

Prayer – that we will walk (continue to walk) humbly before God and humbly towards others.

One of the marks of true revival is a restored sense of “the fear of the Lord”.  THE "FEAR OF THE LORD" COMES THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD!

The “fear of the Lord” - in a reverential sense, not abject terror, is the key aspect of the Christian life.  It is a calling to revere and recognize the sovereignty and judgment of God.  It is a warning to be soberly aware of the divine authority of the Lord, to not mock or trivialize His judgment or wrath upon deliberate sin.  This phrase reminds us to be mindful of God in all things, seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

WITHOUT THE "FEAR OF THE LORD":

1. We will not come to know the love of God that gives us assurance and confidence of our salvation. Proverbs 14:26 (NLT) - Those who fear the Lord are secure. He will be a refuge for their children. 

1 John 4:18 (NLT) - Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced His perfect love. 

1. We will not be motivated to truly "work out our own salvation.”  Philippians 2:12 (AMPC) -  Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent, work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling (self-distrust, with serious caution, tenderness of conscience, watchfulness against temptation, timidly shrinking from whatever might offend God and discredit the name of Christ). 

2. We close ourselves to the treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 9:10 (AMPC) – The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight and understanding.

3. Our lives are likely to be shortened by our refusal to heed God's Word. Proverbs 10:27 (AMPC) - The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord prolongs one’s days, but the years of the wicked shall be made short. (eg. Open doors for attacks from the enemy - through sickness/accidents/disease etc.)

4. We will flirt with evil and be corrupted by it. Genesis 13:12–13 (NLT) - 12 So Abram settled in the land of Canaan, and Lot moved his tents to a place near Sodom and settled among the cities of the plain. 13 But the people of this area were extremely wicked and constantly sinned against the Lord. 

5. When we fall into sin, we will not be motivated to repent and turn to God!  Proverbs 1:25-28 - (ESV) - 25 You ignored my advice and refused to be corrected. 26 So I will laugh at your troubles and make fun of you when what you fear happens. 27 Disasters will strike you like a storm. Problems will pound you like a strong wind. Trouble and misery will weigh you down. 28 “Fools will call for me, but I will not answer. They will look for me, but they will not find me. Romans 3:12-18 (AMPC) -  ...18 There is no [reverential] fear of God before their eyes. (read full passage)

Without the "fear of the Lord", we cannot please God (Isaiah 66:1-2). Only the person who "trembles at His Word" has God's promise to receive His tender mercy! (Psalm 103:17-18).

Revelation 14:7 (AMPC) – And he cried with a mighty voice, “Revere God and give Him glory (honour and praise in worship), for the hour of His judgment has arrived.  Fall down before Him; pay Him homage and adoration and worship Him Who created heaven and earth, the sea and the springs (fountains) of water.”

Prayer – for us to walk in the “fear of the Lord”.

Revival of God’s Word in Our Lives

Meaning of “revival” – a powerful spiritual awakening or renewal within individuals or a group of believers, often involving a return to God, a renewed sense of commitment, and a deeper spiritual experience; a spiritual reawakening from a state of dormancy, or stagnation in the life of a believer.

If we want to open the door to revival?  We must first open the Word of God— A God awakening always includes one vital ingredient, it is centered on the Word. God’s Word brings guidance, truth, and spiritual life—transforming us as we are obedient to what is revealed to us by the Holy Spirit. The Word is like a refiners “fire” (symbolizing power: to purify, illuminate, and transform); it will start a fire in us and it will also ignite those embers in our hearts that may be about to go out (Jeremiah 23:29a - ....Is not My Word like fire [that consumes all that cannot endure the test]?...)  The Word is like “water” it washes us deep down inside our souls...Ephesians 5:26 - ...cleanse her by the washing of the water of the Word.  The Word is like a “hammer” it can demolish every obstacle and stronghold in our lives - Jeremiah 23:29b....and like a hammer that breaks in pieces the rock [of most stubborn resistance]?

1 Thessalonians 2:13 (VOICE) – So we have good reason to give thanks to God without pausing. For you have taken into yourselves the Word of God we brought to you and received it as a message from God—not just something whipped up by someone like you or us—and that Word is at work in you who believed.

The Word is powerful. It will affect our entire being: spirit, soul, and body -  Hebrews 4:12-13 (VOICE) – 12 The Word of God, you see, is alive and moving; sharper than a double-edged sword; piercing the divide between soul and spirit, joint and marrow; able to judge the thoughts and will of the heart. 13 And before Him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eye of the One to whom we must render an account. 

No life without the Word—it’s our sustainer – Matthew 4:4 (AMP) – But Jesus replied, It is written and forever remains written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God. John 6:35 (GNT) – I am the bread of life, Jesus told them.  Those who come to Me will never hunger; those who believe in Me will never become thirsty. Psalm 19:7 (AMPC) – The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Jeremiah 15:16 (NLT) – When I discovered Your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear Your name.  Psalm 119:81 (NKJV) – I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life.

The Word is what we are to conform to; it washes our mind of all filth, bringing spiritual and natural changes in our lives.  Without the Word, we will find ourselves conforming to the dictates of this world – Romans 12:2 (AMPC) – Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and it new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].

Declaration:  As You did for Your disciples on the road after Your resurrection Lord Jesus, we ask You Holy Spirit to supernaturally unlock our understanding to receive revelation of the scriptures...Let the Word of Christ live in us richly, flooding us with all wisdom.....Luke 24:45 (TPT); Col.3:16 (TPT).           I will lay up these Words of Yours in my heart and in my soul, and I shall bind them as a sign on my hand, and they shall be as front-lets between my eyes (Deuteronomy 11:18 (ESV).  

We are praying for – the passion for God’s Word to be ignited/reignited in us.  James 4:8 (ESV) – Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. 

Proverbs 3:1-4
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.

Luke 15:11-17
Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!

Isaiah 57:14
And it will be said:
“Build up, build up, prepare the road!
Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.”

Jeremiah 31:22
How long will you wander,
unfaithful Daughter Israel?
The Lord will create a new thing on earth—
The woman will return to the man.”

Also read…
Hosea 14:4
Jeremiah 3:14
1 Peter 4:8
James 5:19-20

Prayed...

We prayed for backsliders and the unsaved to come to themselves and to come to Jesus. We also prayed that God would open unto us great doors of utterance to minister mercy and truth to them.

To be 'revived' includes being strengthened, encouraged, energized, rejuvenated. How? By being in the Word/His presence, or by rejoicing.

In both of the 2 passages below, the circumstances did not look good, yet they made a choice.

We have promises regarding ourselves and family. You can either get deflated by the voice of the thought realm, or, you can revive yourself to the truth of His Word.

Don't be deflated, but inflate your spirit man.

1 Samuel 30:6 AMP

[6] Further, David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all of them were embittered, each man for his sons and daughters. But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the Lord his God.

[6] David was greatly distressed, for the men spoke of stoning him because the souls of them all were bitterly grieved, each man for his sons and daughters. But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 AMP

[17] Though the fig tree does not blossom And there is no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive fails And the fields produce no food, Though the flock is cut off from the fold And there are no cattle in the stalls, [18] Yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the Lord; I will [choose to] shout in exultation in the [victorious] God of my salvation! [19] The Lord God is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army]; He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feet And makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my high places [of challenge and responsibility].

Psalms 27:13-14 AMP

[13] I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. [14] Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.

Psalm 119:25

My soul clings to the dust;
Revive me according to Your word.

Psalm 119:107

I am afflicted very much;
Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.

Psalm 119:88

Revive me according to Your lovingkindness,
So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.

Psalm 119:149

Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness;
O Lord, revive me according to Your justice.

Psalm 119:159

Consider how I love Your precepts;
Revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.

Psalm 80:18

Then we will not turn back from You;
Revive us, and we will call upon Your name.

Prayed…

We prayed for revival, in our Church and in our families, with the fruit of evangelism.

We are binding the spirit of lethargy and loosening a desire to be be revived.

Dictionary definition of Lethargy - lack of energy/ enthusiasm, tired, drowsy, sleepiness, unresponsive, not alert, inactivity. Can also spiritually mean a lack of commitment in one's relationship with God. It's a spiritual dormancy.

Proverbs 24:30-34 MSG
[30-34] One day I walked by the field of an old lazybones, and then passed the vineyard of a slob; They were overgrown with weeds, thick with thistles, all the fences broken down. I took a long look and pondered what I saw; the fields preached me a sermon and I listened: “A nap here, a nap there, a day off here, a day off there, sit back, take it easy—do you know what comes next? Just this: You can look forward to a dirt-poor life, with poverty as your permanent houseguest!”

These verses warn against excessive idleness and laziness

Psalms 119:25 AMP
[25] My earthly life clings to the dust; Revive and refresh me according to Your word.

We get revived through the Word of God, there is life in His Word. Reconnect to the Vine, for there you will find life- personal revival.

Malachi 4:5-6 AMPC

[5] Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes. [Matt. 11:14; 17:10-13.] [6] And he shall turn and reconcile the hearts of the [estranged] fathers to the [ungodly] children, and the hearts of the [rebellious] children to [the piety of] their fathers [a reconciliation produced by repentance of the ungodly]...

Luke 1:16-17 TPT

[16] And he will persuade many in Israel to convert and turn back to the Lord their God. [17] He will go before the Lord as a forerunner, with the same power and anointing as Elijah the prophet. He will be instrumental in turning the hearts of the fathers in tenderness back to their children and the hearts of the disobedient back to the wisdom of their righteous fathers. And he will prepare a united people who are ready for the Lord’s appearing.”

Repentance is a key to revival.

Definition of Revival - It is a visitation of God's Spirit in God's people which alters the lives of individuals.

Prayed…

We are praying towards repentive hearts in our families and for them being restored back to God/Jesus and their family. This is the first step of being revived.

Ezra 9:7-8
Since the days of our fathers to this day we have been very guilty, and for our iniquities we, our kings, and our priests have been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, to plunder, and to humiliation, as it is this day. 8 And now for a little while grace has been shown from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a measure of revival in our bondage.

Verse 8 AMPC
And now, for a brief moment, grace has been shown us by the Lord our God, Who has left us a remnant to escape and has given us a secure hold in His holy place, that our God may brighten our eyes and give us a little reviving in our bondage.

Isaiah 57:14-15
And one shall say,
“Heap it up! Heap it up!
Prepare the way,
Take the stumbling block out of the way of My people.”
15 For thus says the High and Lofty One
Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
To revive the spirit of the humble,
And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Habakkuk 3:2
O Lord, I have heard Your speech and was afraid;
O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years!
In the midst of the years make it known;
In wrath remember mercy.

Also read:

Luke 13:6-9
Isaiah 43:19
Isaiah 48:3

Prayed…

We prayed for revival at Eagles Nest.

I heard "Essential Doors"

Dictionary definition of Essential: absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Difference between Essential & Effectual

Essential:

This word emphasizes the importance of something to the point that it is absolutely necessary. It describes something that is indispensable or a crucial part of something else.

Effectual:

This word describes something that is capable of producing a desired result or has a strong impact. It focuses on the ability to achieve a specific outcome.

https://renner.org/article/a-great-and-effectual-door/

We are praying for essential & effectual doors with family members.

Isaiah 54:1-5 MSG

“Sing, barren woman, who has never had a baby.
Fill the air with song, you who’ve never experienced childbirth!
You’re ending up with far more children
than all those childbearing women.” God says so!
“Clear lots of ground for your tents!
Make your tents large. Spread out! Think big!
Use plenty of rope,
drive the tent pegs deep.
You’re going to need lots of elbow room
for your growing family.
You’re going to take over whole nations;
you’re going to resettle abandoned cities.
Don’t be afraid—you’re not going to be embarrassed.
Don’t hold back—you’re not going to come up short.
You’ll forget all about the humiliations of your youth,
and the indignities of being a widow will fade from memory.
For your Maker is your bridegroom,
his name, God-of-the-Angel-Armies!
Your Redeemer is The Holy of Israel,
known as God of the whole earth.

Isaiah 48:3
“I have declared the former things from the beginning;
They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it.
Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.

Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Joshua 21:44-45
The Lord gave them rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood against them; the Lord delivered all their enemies into their hand. 45 Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.

Joshua 1:11
“Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, ‘Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to possess.’ ”

2 Chronicles 29:35-36
Also the burnt offerings were in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings and with the drink offerings for every burnt offering.
So the service of the house of the Lord was set in order. 36 Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced that God had prepared the people, since the events took place so suddenly.

Deuteronomy 28:1
“Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.

Psalm 91:14
“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

Prayed…

• We prayed towards the manifestation of the "suddenlies" promised and prepared for our new Church property and our congregation - a testimony to the glory of God! Now is the acceptable time for the increase of the Kingdom, especially in Niagara!

As we pray today, we are holding up the Blood over our families, ministry, nations and whipping situations with the Blood.

"The blood of Jesus purges me of every defilement of the enemy. The blood of Jesus keeps and guards my mind day and night. The blood of Jesus prevents deception and aborts every attempt of the enemy to deceive me. The blood of Jesus is my divine covering and protection against all the fiery darts of the evil one. The blood of Jesus is alive! So full of life and grace, it perfects that which concerneth me, reconciling everything in me to the perfect will of God every day and in every way." - Grace Ryerson Roos

Grace Ryerson Roos shared a greatly indispensable Word of testimony in one of her books, “The Blood”:

“Several years ago the Holy Spirit taught me a lesson in spiritual warfare that I have never forgotten, and I have used it successfully many times since.

I was sitting in my living room praying, when in a vision I saw the outside door open and a giant of a man step into the room, closing the door behind him.

He had a sneering grin on his face and in my heart I knew he was a demon spirit. I ordered him to leave the house. He threw back his head and laughed mockingly. I repeated my order emphatically.

Again he just laughed, highly amused. I jumped out of my chair and faced him. Pointing to the door, I commanded, “In the Name of the Lord Jesus, get out of here!”

He roared with laughter, utterly unconcerned.

Then to emphasize I was nothing in his sight, he reached for me with his long, powerful arms and picked me off my feet, cradling me against his chest like one would a baby. I was very indignant and began beating his head with my fists, ordering him with every breath to put me down.

He laughed the harder, overcome with mirth that I should even try to fight him. Look at his size! I did not have a chance! I created so much fuss, however, he finally put me back on my feet.

I stood there looking up at him, praying silently, “LORD, what do I do now?” Immediately I felt the handle of a long whip slipped into my hand, and then I KNEW what to do.

I raised that whip (which represented The Blood of our victorious LORD Jesus) and whipped him unmercifully with it. He was startled but gave no sign that he noticed the beating, continuing to laugh mockingly at me.

But I KNEW the power of this whip and faithfully applied it to him with all the strength and determination I had. He kept up his bold front of unconcern and confident victory — but suddenly I noticed the mocking light in his eyes was fading and an unwilling look of respect took its place.

I immediately took courage and renewed my attack, commanding him on the authority of The Blood of Jesus Christ to leave my home at once. Continuing to laugh, yet seeking to deceive me to the end, he tried to hold his ground, but suddenly overcome with the POWER of that victorious Holy Blood, he opened the door and fled.

Prayed…

We prayed for....

• for Israel

• for Canada (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

Habakkuk 1:5 MSG
“Look around at the godless nations.
Look long and hard. Brace yourself for a shock.
Something’s about to take place
and you’re going to find it hard to believe.

AMPC - Look around [you, Habakkuk, replied the Lord] among the nations and see! And be astonished! Astounded! For I am putting into effect a work in your days [such] that you would not believe it if it were told you.

Proverbs 3:3-4
Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.

Exodus 3:21-22
And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be, when you go, that you shall not go empty-handed. 22 But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, namely, of her who dwells near her house, articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons and on your daughters. So you shall plunder the Egyptians.”

Exodus 12:35-36
Now the children of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, and they had asked from the Egyptians articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing. 36 And the Lord had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they granted them what they requested. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.

Psalm 44:3
For they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword,
Nor did their own arm save them;
But it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance,
Because You favored them.

Psalm 41:11

KJV - By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.

AMPC - By this I know that You favor and delight in me, because my enemy does not triumph over me.

MSG - Meanwhile, I’m sure you’re on my side — no victory shouts yet from the enemy camp!

Isaiah 54:17 MSG
but no weapon that can hurt you has ever been forged.
Any accuser who takes you to court
will be dismissed as a liar.
This is what God’s servants can expect.
I’ll see to it that everything works out for the best.”
God’s Decree.

Isaiah 43:25-26
“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake;
And I will not remember your sins.
26 Put Me in remembrance;
Let us contend together;
State your case, that you may be acquitted.

Prayed…

We prayed towards the possession of our Church property within the boundaries of St. Catharines. And we prayed for the court case.

We are binding the spirit of unforgiveness and loosing forgiveness in our families.

Some Forgiveness Scriptures

Eph 4:32;5:1-2
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

Col 3:12,14
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

Mark 11:25-26
Matt 18:21-22
Luke 6:37

Joyce Meyer-Unforgiveness is spiritual filthiness, so get washed in the water of God's Word to forgive and stay clean.

Some Love Scriptures

Eph 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

Col 3:13
bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

1 Cor 13:4-8
Gal 5:22

Keith Moore Article
https://www.cfaith.com/when-god-wont-forgive/the door and fled.

Joel 2:25 NKJV
[25] “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you.

The Biblical meaning of the word 'restoration' is to receive back more than has been lost to the point where the final state is greater than the original condition. The main point is that someone or something is improved beyond measure.

“I WILL RESTORE” - 5 JULY 2008 - Prophecy delivered by Kenneth Copeland -

“Now, I’ll do the same for you,” saith The LORD, “I’ll do the same for anybody. I came to destroy the works of the devil, and I will destroy everything the cankerworm has stolen from you, I will absolutely put it away. I will restore, I will restore, I will restore. Redemption and restoration are what I do. And if you’ll believe Me for it, if you’ll begin to confess it every day, if you will begin to call it over your life, over your family, over your bank account, and over your physical body and over your mind, I will restore!” Hallelujah!

Kenneth Hagin Feb 18/03 PROPHECY - There shall be a restoration! There is a restoration in progress at the moment. A restoration spiritually speaking, when there shall be restored a full manifestation of the Spirit...This is the time of restoration. And there is coming a restoration in the world, in the natural realm. Restoration of marriages. Restoration of those who have been out of fellowship with one with another. For some reason or another, selfishly walking in their own way. Refusing to fellowship with others, but there's a restoration. It's working even now & you cannot see it & you do not know it, but it is, ha ha ha. And shall shortly come to pass.

Jerry Savelle May 14/89 (Breakthrough)...All that you have lost shall be recovered and yea, I will even raise you up, saith the Lord, in these days to invade the enemy's camp and take back EVERYTHING he has STOLEN. For this is the day of breakthroughs...

Jerry Savelle 'Devastation to Restoration'

Devastating situations involving family, marriages, health, finances, relationships etc. We need to know that God is a restorer no matter how devastating things in life have become. God can turn it around.

AND MY WORD IS AT WORK SO BE AT PEACE. THE WORKS OF YOUR ADVERSARY ARE ABOUT TO CEASE. HE THOUGHT HE HAD YOU, BUT I ALWAYS COME THROUGH. I'M TURNING THINGS AROUND JUST LIKE I SAID I WOULD DO. ITS NEVER OVER UNTIL I'VE HAD MY SAY, THAT IS WHY I'M CALLED THE TRUTH AND THE WAY. I WATCH OVER MY WORD WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO STAND, AND I BRING DELIVERANCE AGAIN AND AGAIN. SO NEVER GIVE UP AND REFUSE TO GIVE IN, IT'S ALMOST OVER, YOU'RE ABOUT TO WIN.

Read through Gen 13,14:1-16; 18:16-19:30 (story of Lot)

Lot is Abram/Abraham's nephew. Lot chose the lush looking land, when he and Abram separated. The land where Lot lived (Sodom and Gomorrah) was invaded and Lot was taken captive. Abram and his trained servants attacked and brought back Lot and all the goods/people that were taken. Lot returned to his land (full of wickedness), however God was going to destroy it. God did not hide His intentions from Abraham, and Abraham interceded. God showed His mercy towards Lot by sending two angels to rescue Lot and his family from the coming destruction.

In both of these instances, it was Abram/Abraham who stood in the gap and rescued Lot.

We have family members, who were serving the Lord, but chose to go and live in the world. And they have come back to the Lord, but then have been drawn into the world's ways again (by partaking in, desiring worldly goods, or by tolerating what occurs around them).

Prayed...

• We are standing in the gap for their return to the Lord and a complete transformation.

• God is a merciful God who desires all come to repentance and be saved.

Rom 10:17 tells us that faith comes by hearing and hearing the revealed word of God.

Hebrews 11:1 AMP
[1] Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].

Matthew 9:27-30 TPT
[27] As Jesus left the house, two blind men began following him, shouting out over and over, “Son of David, show us mercy and heal us!” [28] And they followed him right into the house where Jesus was staying. So Jesus asked them, “Do you believe that I have the power to restore sight to your eyes?” They replied, “Yes Lord, we believe!” [29] Then Jesus put his hands over their eyes and said, “You will have what your faith expects!” [30] And instantly their eyes opened—they could see!

Matthew 9:27-31 MSG
[27-28] As Jesus left the house, he was followed by two blind men crying out, “Mercy, Son of David! Mercy on us!” When Jesus got home, the blind men went in with him. Jesus said to them, “Do you really believe I can do this?” They said, “Why, yes, Master!” [29-30] He touched their eyes and said, “Become what you believe.” It happened. They saw.

We are praying for our Election (some but not limited points to pray out)

• the process, that it would be fair; ballots counted and reported accurately; the election workers work with efficiency and integrity. Wisdom for the voters; Peaceful and safe environments.

• the future - an established government of justice & righteousness

II Chronicles 7:14 NKJV
[14] if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

1 Timothy 2:1-3 AMPC
[1] FIRST OF all, then, I admonish and urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, [2] For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way. [3] For such [praying] is good and right, and [it is] pleasing and acceptable to God our Savior,

Daniel 2:21 NKJV
[21] And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.

Romn13:1-7
Vs 4 speaks of how they are God's servants for the good of society.

• the nation - Puritan Prophecy "Canada has been reserved by Me for the last days for a special work."

Scriptures etched in our Parliament Peace Tower, there are 25 in all throughout Parliament Hill

Psalms 72:8 NKJV
[8] He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the earth.

Psalm 72:1 AMPC
[1] GIVE THE king [knowledge of] Your [way of] judging, O God, and [the spirit of] Your righteousness to the king's son [to control all his actions].

Proverbs 29:18 TPT
[18] When there is no clear prophetic vision, people quickly wander astray. But when you follow the revelation of the Word, heaven’s bliss fills your soul.

Luke 19:1-10 TPT
[1] On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus had to pass through Jericho. [2] There lived a very wealthy man named Zacchaeus, who supervised all the tax collectors. [3] He was very eager to see Jesus and kept trying to get a look at him through the massive crowd. Since Zacchaeus was a short man and couldn’t see over the heads of the people, [4] he ran on ahead of everyone and climbed up a blossoming fig tree to get a glimpse of Jesus as he passed by. [5] When Jesus got to that place, he looked up into the tree and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry on down, for I must stay at your house today!” [6] So he scurried down the tree and found himself face-to-face with Jesus. [7] As Jesus left to go with Zacchaeus, many in the crowd complained, “Look at this! Of all the people to have dinner with, he’s going to eat in the house of a crook.” [8] Zacchaeus was amazed over his gracious visit to his home and joyously welcomed Jesus. Zacchaeus stood in front of the Lord and said, “Half of all that I own I will give to the poor. And Lord, if I have cheated anyone, I promise to pay them back four times as much as I stole.” [9] Jesus said to him, “Your repentance shows that today life has come to you and your household, and that you are a true son of Abraham. [10] The Son of Man has come to seek out and to give life to those who are lost.”

• This was Jesus' last journey before His triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

• Zacchaeus, desired to see Jesus. His heart was open.

• Jesus explained to them that He had come to save all people, including the lost and the worst of sinners.

• That day, Zacchaeus was transformed! He promised to change his ways right away and repay all of the people he had cheated.

God's love, forgiveness, and salvation transforms you.

We are praying for breakthroughs in our families understanding and desire about salvation, and then for their transformation through salvation.

Prayed…

We prayed for the Lord's will to be done in the Canadian elections.

1 Samuel 17:33-36
And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.” 34 But David said to Saul, “Your servant used to keep his father’s sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, 35 I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it. 36 Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.”

2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds

2 Samuel 5:17-25
Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went down to the stronghold. 18 The Philistines also went and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. 19 So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?”
And the Lord said to David, “Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
20 So David went to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there; and he said, “The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water.” Therefore he called the name of that place Baal Perazim. 21 And they left their images there, and David and his men carried them away.
22 Then the Philistines went up once again and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. 23 Therefore David inquired of the Lord, and He said, “You shall not go up; circle around behind them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees. 24 And it shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly. For then the Lord will go out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” 25 And David did so, as the Lord commanded him; and he drove back the Philistines from Geba as far as Gezer.

2 Timothy 3:8-9
Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; 9 but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was.

Prayed…

We prayed for a situation that shall progress no further.

Psalms 102:13 AMP

You will arise and have compassion on Zion, For it is time to be gracious and show favor to her; Yes, the appointed time [the moment designated] has come.

Psalms 5:12 TPT
Lord, how wonderfully you bless the righteous. Your favor wraps around each one and covers them under your canopy of kindness and joy.

10 BENEFITS OF THE FAVOR OF GOD -Jerry Savelle

* Favor produces supernatural increase and promotion Genesis 39:21
*Favor produces restoration of everything that the enemy has stolen from you. Exodus 3:21
*Favor produces honor in the midst of your adversaries. Exodus 11:3
*Favor produces increased assets, especially in the area of real estate. Deuteronomy 33:23 *Favor produces great victories in the midst of great impossibilities. Joshua 11:20
*Favor produces recognition, even when you seem the least likely to receive it. I Samuel 16:22
*Favor produces prominence and preferential treatment. Esther 2:17
*Favor produces petitions granted even by ungodly civil authorities. Esther 5:8
*Favor causes policies, rules, regulations and laws to be changed and reversed to your advantage. Esther 8:5
*Favor produces battles won which you won’t even fight because God will fight them for you. Psalm 44:3

2 Chronicles 7:14
if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Prayed…

We prayed for the Lord's will to be done in our nation of Canada and our elections. It's pivotal.

Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you.

1 Chronicles 12:32
of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command;

Prayed…

• We prayed for the peace of Jerusalem including the wisdom of God for P.M. Netanyahu, his Cabinet and their allies. Supernatural interventions!

• We prayed for God to make a way where seems to be no way for a specific Church. God has a place for them.

Deuteronomy 1:6
“The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: ‘You have dwelt long enough at this mountain.

Deuteronomy 2:1-3
“Then we turned and journeyed into the wilderness of the Way of the Red Sea, as the Lord spoke to me, and we [a]skirted Mount Seir for many days.
2 “And the Lord spoke to me, saying: 3 ‘You have skirted this mountain long enough; turn northward.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

Prayed…

We continued with thanksgiving and praise for Eagles' Nest breakthrough! God is coming to visit our Home bringing breakthrough!