"If My People Will Humble Themselves"

As I write to you this month, my heart is heavy with both burden and hope. Across our nation, we witness moral decline, spiritual apathy, and a growing darkness that seems to press against the light of the Gospel. Yet in this hour, I am reminded that our God specializes in impossible situations and delights in bringing life from death, hope from despair, and revival from spiritual drought.

In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God speaks a promise that echoes through the ages: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." This verse was given to Solomon after the dedication of the temple, but its principles transcend time and geography. God's prescription for national healing begins not with political action or social reform—though these have their place—but with His people, with us, with our churches.

Notice the progression: humility, prayer, seeking God's face, and repentance. These are not merely personal disciplines but corporate necessities. When the body of Christ genuinely embraces these practices together, God promises to move heaven and earth on our behalf.

Revival always begins with an honest self-examination of your spiritual life. We must ask ourselves: Have we become comfortable with spiritual mediocrity? Are we more concerned with maintaining our programs than experiencing God's power? Has the fire of our first love dimmed to barely glowing embers? The prophet Haggai confronted God's people with similar questions: "Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?" (Haggai 1:4). While we may have beautiful church buildings and well-organized ministries, what is the condition of our spiritual houses? What is the state of our corporate intimacy with the living God?

I believe God is calling our association to lead the way in seeking revival. Each of our 78 churches represents a beacon of hope in communities across our region. When we unite in humble prayer and genuine repentance, we create an atmosphere where God's Spirit can move powerfully. I am calling upon each pastor to consider designating specific times for your congregations to seek God's face together. Whether through special prayer meetings, seasons of fasting, or extended times of worship, let us create space for the Holy Spirit to convict, cleanse, and revive our hearts.

Consider implementing corporate prayer in your local church by gathering your people for focused prayer for revival—in your church, your community, and our nation. Pray specifically for spiritual awakening among the lost and renewal among believers. Create opportunities for genuine confession and repentance, both individually and corporally, as revival often begins when God's people get honest about their spiritual condition.

Dear fellow servants, I have witnessed God move in remarkable ways throughout my ministry, and I believe He is ready to do it again. The same God who sent revival to Wales, to Asbury, to the Hebrides, and countless other places throughout history is still on His throne. He is still looking for people who will meet His conditions and cry out for His intervention. Our nation desperately needs spiritual awakening. Our communities are hungry for truth and authentic transformation. Our churches need fresh fire from heaven. Let us not be content with business as usual when God is calling us to extraordinary faith and expectation. May each of our churches become a house of prayer where His presence dwells richly and His power flows freely. I am praying for each of you and your congregations. Together, let us believe God for revival and spiritual awakening in our day.

"Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?" (Psalm 85:6)

Serving the King Together,

Eric