Will you not revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
Show us your unfailing love, Lord,
and grant us your salvation. (Psalm 85:6-7 NIV)
[The following paragraphs are from an article I read online. I invite you to read them as if God was speaking to you about the children, youth, and young adults around you – and how you can encourage spiritual leaders for the next generations.]
“I am calling forth a remnant of leaders who will rise up with a burning passion for the next generation. They will carry My heart for the young ones and will be instrumental in raising up a mighty army of children who will shake the foundations of the enemy’s kingdom.
“Do not grow weary in your pursuit of revival in the Sunday schools and children’s ministries. I am with you, empowering you, and leading you into a season of unprecedented growth and impact. The time is now, and the harvest is ripe.
“Arise and take your place in this great move of My Spirit. Embrace the vision I have placed within your heart and watch as I bring it to fruition. The revival you have longed for is at hand, and the children will be at the forefront, leading the way.
“I am the God of revival, and I am pouring out My Spirit upon the young ones. Rejoice, for you will be partakers of this glorious revival that is about to dawn,” says the Spirit of the living God.” – Charlie Stamp
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14 NIV)
“For I will pour water on the thirsty land,
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring,
and my blessing on your descendants.” (Isaiah 44:3 NIV)
“I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions.
Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” (Joel 2:28-29 NIV)
Who, then, are those who fear the Lord?
He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
They will spend their days in prosperity,
and their descendants will inherit the land.
The Lord confides in those who fear him;
he makes his covenant known to them. (Psalm 25:12-14 NIV)
God,
We claim these verses and these words over the young generations among us. We pray for revival and renewal in their young hearts and lives. We pray for workers in the spiritual harvest. And we pray that these generations will be an army who will shake the foundations of the enemy’s kingdom. We pray and declare these things under the empowerment of Holy Spirit in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, AMEN.