Revival is more than a series of special services with an outside evangelist. True revival begins when someone tires of their church's direction.
This is no knock on churches; we sometimes become so involved in projects and activities that we temporarily lose sight of what is important: making disciples of each another.
Thinking "If my pastor did this…," "If the board did this…" or "I wish the congregation did this…" often signals that true revival in a church is needed. A renewed vision, deeper teaching and more exciting worship, all can be outward signs of revival occurring.
If you are not seeing these, what are you going to do about it? Call for the pastor to resign?
May I offer a better solution?
Let's start with the one who senses need for change. Grab a mirror and get ready to talk to that person. Burnout results from not spending time alone with the Master.
To begin revival in your church, pray for, and do what it takes, to begin revival in you.
It is not always easy, and sometimes we do not wish to hear what is required of us by God, but the rewards are definitely worth the problems.
The Rev. Richard Helms serves at Miracle Acres Ministries, 3187 E. James Lee Blvd., in Crestview.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: HELMS: Revival begins with you