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Revive Your People, Lord

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?  Psalm 85:6

 

Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9), and the dsire for peace is universal. But simply telling people to stop fighting and love one another isn't the solution for the tension, discord, and violence that exist around the globe. Diplomats and leaders have tried to do this for centuries, yet world history is filled with wars and conflicts.

The problem lies within the human heart; by nature we are selfish and greedy. Even leaders aren't exempt from these sins. As the Bible says, "From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?" (James 4:1). Even when we want peace, it often eludes us because of our greed or anger or jealousy.

Only God can change the human heart, and that is why our greatest need is spiritual renewal. Pray today for our world and its leaders--and pray as well for spiritual renewal in our time.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.