From The Christian Post
There’s a new wind blowing across America.
It’s a wind of freedom, optimism, hope, and yes, patriotism.
What’s even more remarkable is that this movement isn’t just being carried by the older generation — it’s gaining momentum among the young.
I haven’t seen anything like this in decades.
The last time I felt such cultural stirring was during the Jesus Movement when an entire generation found hope and transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
That was when I personally came to faith in Christ, and it was the start of a movement that changed countless lives.
In fact, a powerful movie was made about it, Jesus Revolution.
PRAY FOR A REVIVAL WHERE HEARTS ARE TURNING BACK TO GOD
Could we be on the brink of another Jesus Revolution in America?
I pray so — a revival where hearts are turned back to God, lives are transformed, and the very foundation of our nation is restored.
For far too long, we’ve endured constant negativity from pundits and the cultural wrecking ball of woke ideology.
Academia, media, and entertainment have worked tirelessly to dismantle the values that built this great nation.
This ideology has become a runaway train, barrelling through our institutions and preying on our most vulnerable — our children.
BEWARE OF THE TRANSGENDER LIE
We saw this on full display at the Washington Cathedral, where a female Episcopal bishop told President Trump that trans and gay children are living in terror.
Let’s pause for a moment: There are no “trans children.”
What we’re witnessing isn’t a biological reality, but a social contagion — a dangerous movement aggressively marketing gender dysphoria to impressionable young minds.
Irresponsible parents and educators are subjecting kids to a Frankenstein-like social experiment, claiming boys can be trapped in girls’ bodies and vice versa.
Let’s be clear: That’s not science — it’s madness.
The truth is this: We are all created in God’s image — male and female.
This beautiful design isn’t something to be reimagined by the latest cultural trends, but embraced as the gift it is.
IT’S TIME TO REBUILD AMERICA LIKE NEHEMIAH REBUILT JERUSALEM
But here’s the good news: things are changing in America, and they’re changing for the better.
It’s time to rebuild.
Like Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, we must rise to the challenge and restore the spiritual foundation that has been eroded.
Nehemiah faced opposition, ridicule, and even threats, but he pressed on.
Why? Because he knew the task was worth it. And so must we.
Yes, we want America to be strong again.
We want it to be prosperous, healthy, and great again.
But most of all, we need America to be Godly again.
George Washington put it best in his Farewell Address: “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.”
When a nation strays from its Biblical roots, it’s time to rebuild.
I’m reminded of a time when we accidentally flooded our kitchen (we left the faucet running in the sink).
We had no choice but to remodel and rebuild while still living in the house.
It was inconvenient and messy, but in the end, it was worth it.
THE CHALLENGE OF THE REBUILDING PROCESS
That’s what we face now as a nation — a challenging but necessary rebuilding process.
In the book of Nehemiah, we see the Jewish people returning from their exile in Babylon to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
This massive effort was led by Nehemiah, who wasn’t an architect or builder.
He was the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Babylon, a role that made him a trusted advisor and confidant to the king.
When Nehemiah learned about the burned ruins of Jerusalem’s walls, he prayed and waited for the right moment to present his plan to the king.
To Nehemiah’s amazement, the king not only approved his plan, but provided resources for the project.
Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem and completed the overwhelming task of rebuilding the walls in just 52 days, despite incredible opposition and countless obstacles.
But Nehemiah’s work wasn’t enough.
READ GOD’S WORD AND PRAY — WORSHIP AND AWAKENING WILL FOLLOW
Enter Ezra, the priest and scribe.
The people asked Ezra to lead them in a public reading of God’s Word, and they listened to him teach for five solid hours — without complaint.
Worship broke out, and a spiritual awakening swept through the city.
This story reminds us that while we can’t plan or manufacture a revival, we can prepare the ground for one.
Or, as I like to say, we can “pre-prayer” the ground.
Nehemiah’s job was to rebuild; God’s job was to pour out His Spirit.
God has given us a recipe for revival in 2 Chronicles 7:14:
“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 heal their land.”
Our part as believers is to humble ourselves, pray, seek God’s face, and turn from sin. God’s part is to hear us, forgive us, and heal our land.
This article was written as an op-ed by Greg Laurie, pastor and founder of the Harvest churches in California and Hawaii. He is an evangelist, best-selling author, movie producer and contributor to The Christian Post.
A New Beginning with Pastor Greg can be heard on Vision Radio weekdays at 6.05am and 6.05pm AEST or in his podcasts.
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