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Reacting to the Asbury University revival is personal. My daughter is a graduate of Asbury. She had time to travel five hours and attend a few hours of worship. Her personal experience was this:

“God is using Asbury University for a revival. It is rippling across the nation! I pray that it ripples through me too. I went to seek out an emotion I have been missing, the one we often feel when we are worshipping or the Holy Spirit fills us. I did not feel anything special when I walked into Hughes auditorium.

I wish I could say I did and at the same time, I know that God moves beyond our feelings and into our reality. I was reminded of this Truth: God’s Kingdom is available wherever you are. We just have to ask and be open. Amen.”

#asburyrevival2023

This revival is more than an emotional experience.

It is an objective reality of God’s promises to his people. I am praying for this move of God and the young people here. It is a peaceful, honorable and joyful expression of God’s grace.

The kingdom of God is evident when two elements are present according to the Gospel of Mark 1. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

There are a ton of videos on social media with #asburyrevial2023.

My reflections:

The Perfect Prayer

Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. ” Matthew 6:9

If this revival stirs your heart and you wish you could worship and pray like those you see in the videos, I have good news for you! You can!

My ministry at The Great Flip is to teach you to “flip” your way of thinking about your spiritual life. Prayer and worship are not something you do for the Lord. Flip that! Prayer and worship are gifts from The Lord.

We go to church not to earn God’s love, but to receive God’s love. When you go to church, you receive the forgiveness of sins declared to you on account of Christ alone. You hear the Word and it gives you faith. “Faith comes by hearing and by hearing the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17

So, go to church! God did not intend for us to worship and pray in isolation and online. Corporate worship where his gifts can be given to you!

The disciples marveled at Jesus’ prayer life. They asked Jesus how to pray, so he gave them the perfect prayer.

The first words of the Lord’s Prayer are a beautiful reminder of your status before God. He is your Father. You are his child. This means your prayers are not what make you acceptable in his sight. You have been made acceptable through the blood of Christ.

Don’t worry about fancy words. Don’t be afraid to give God all your worries. He has it all covered in the words of the Lord’s Prayer.

ACTION POINT: Memorize the Lord’s Prayer. Next time you need to pray, you have the perfect prayer given to you as a gift from your heavenly Father.

JODY TOKEN is the coach and creator of The Great Flip, faith-filled online martial arts for ages six and up. Request a free video at www.thegreatflip.com