Foundational Podcast

  We don’t have to convince God to send revival. He is already convinced of the desperate need and greatly desires to send a spiritual awakening. We cannot earn His visitation through hours of prayer or self-sacrifice. The whole point of waiting on God is not to move the hand of God but proper alignment of our heart with the heart of God. The reason it is often overlooked or resisted is the intense battle it brings with self. I battle with thoughts plaguing my mind and with the inner drive to go do something in gaining the ground to “wait” on God. What will my secretary and deacons think if they see me neglecting work that needs to be done in order to spend more time in prayer? There are people who need to be called. Tasks are just sitting. E-mails need to be sent. Will this really make a difference? Here is one thing every church leader must know I have searched the Scriptures time and again only to discover and to reaffirm waiting on the Lord is an important component of leadershi