“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭30‬-‭31‬ ‭KJV‬‬

All week I have written about revival based on the Biblical definition. This Thankful Thursday let’s give thanks for revival. I would like for us to focus on the root of the word revival. Revive means to restore. Restore means to give back. With those words in mind, where do you turn when you need to be restored? How do you recharge when your busy schedule runs you ragged and the troubles of the world have left you feeling depleted?

I refer to today’s featured scripture as my life verse. This verse keeps me focused and reminds me to lean on the strength of God instead of my own strength. Do you have a scripture that keeps you focused? Do you have a favorite verse that renews you and reminds you of the love of God? Start today focusing on scripture that renews and strengthens. Click here for a list of renewing scriptures. Spend some time giving thanks to God for renewed strength. Click here to listen to “My Revival” by Lauren Daigle which is based on Isaiah 40:31. Let us go to God in prayer.

Dear God, Thank you for your renewing strength. Thank you for your endless love, grace, and mercy. Thank you for being my revival. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.