Day 13: October 28, 2024

Never in our history has the United States and the world needed an awakening to the things of God. We have indeed fallen into the patterns of the Church of Laodicea and slowly become lukewarm and complacent. The First Great Awakening was a period when spirituality and religious devotion were revived and awakened within large groups of society all at once. This Great Awakening, which swept through the American colonies between the 1730s and 1770s, profoundly impacted society. The revival of Protestant beliefs was part of a much broader movement that was taking place in England, Scotland, and Germany at the exact same time. Many different preachers spoke under the power and conviction of the Holy Spirit, where massive groups of society confessed their sins and devoted themselves to Christ. The movement was popular in Europe but even more popular in the American colonies. Tens of thousands of non-religious colonists were converted and filled with the Holy Spirit's power; bars, taverns, brothels, government offices, and schools started closing or having evening revival services within their buildings. This greatly impacted church attendance, workplaces, entertainment, and colleges. It's an understatement to say the world was literally turned upside down by a wave of God's presence and holy conviction. As we seek the Lord in prayer, may that again be the church's heart cry. Lord, send us an awakening that changes people and cultures and pushes back evil by your Holy conviction.

Prayer Focus: 

Lord, we need an awakening of your anointing and power again around the globe. We pray today for a desire to be released throughout the land so that your people can see your spirit, power, and conviction move upon us once again. We desire you and your presence in this United States of America. Come, Lord Jesus, and heal our land.