We need a revival.

We've been home for two weeks. At least I think that's right. Coming home from El Salvador felt like a dream. I'm not sure if it was good or bad. Reality started up, and going back to school was a definite culture shock. That first swear word I heard made my head whip around to find its culprit. I had forgotten about bad language, and homework, and getting up early. But I'm determined not to forget what I learned in El Salvador, or the people who made my time there memorable.

These crazy kids changed my life forever. Their perspective on serving and how they live out their faith is so bold and selfless. When we were at construction, they were always there to help us - even before we showed up at the church! The boys rode their bikes down to Bueno Vista and Tazumel to evangelize. They took time out of their lives to help us serve others in their community. 

The boys you see in this picture are truly the leaders of their church. It's just how it is. They aren't the future, they are the here and now. And these kids believe that and are embracing it with their entire beings. 

Every church congregation, every denomination has their "issues," their disagreements, but while we were down there, I didn't see one instance in which someone let their negative attitude get in the way of their work. 

We need a revival.

The American church is too complacent. We think coming to church, mumbling a song or two, and bowing our heads during pastoral prayer is enough to get us by. We did our part. Time to go home and take that Nazarene nap!

You know what I've realized? This past month has been such an eye opener for me. Sure, I prayed. I read my Bible. I fellowshipped with other Christians.

But I never talked to God. I never incorporated His Words into my daily life. I never took the time to care about the people I rub shoulders with.

We need a revival.

It's time to stop worrying about tomorrow. Don't think about how you're going to make money, and live in a fancy apartment, and dress in the latest fashions. We need to stop worrying about tomorrow, I need to stop worrying about tomorrow, and trust that God has a purpose for my life every single day I am on this earth. Whether it's laughing with a little child in the nursery, praying at the alter with someone who's going through a tough time, or sharing the Gospel at school, it's all for God's glory. Not your own.

That's something we need to remember. I am not here for me. I will not get satisfaction from anything I do, if I do it for my own glory. I'm trying to live every day for God's glory. We need to willing to be martyrs for Christ.

We need a revival.