The WPC Chapel had been strangely quiet on Tuesday evenings the last several weeks. The aroma of coffee was absent, the hum of conversations silenced, and the sound system notably quieter. It was a sabbatical from Revival Town—and a healthy one—but it was time that we came together in prayer as a church family again. Coffee brewed. Doors open. Songs readied. Let's pray.
Faces streamed in through the doors: some familiar, smiling with recognition at this gathering; others new, anticipating something they had only heard about until this night. The faces were a little more tan than when we last saw them, compliments of the Colorado summer sun, but they are the faces of the Revival Town family. As the first notes of the first song began to play, it was less like a fresh start and more like a pleasant encounter with an old friend.
We were here to worship and pray, and we did. We began as we usually do, dwelling on what we know of God, allowing the reality of Who He is to fill our thoughts and fascinations. Then we began to thank Him for His work in our lives—a new job, a sick friend who has been made well, the awareness of His presence. Our quiet prayers flowed into the passionate cry of a song, and we danced and lifted our hands to our Lord in wonder.
“The whole family praying for the whole world.” We stretched out our hands to plead for revival in our city, claiming the promises of Scripture over the churches, the individual believers, and the city as a whole. We pray such prayers week after week. We believe that His answer every time is, “Yes.”
Tonight is a special night for our family. New Life's Desperation Band is releasing an album in a few days. Jon Egan, leader of the band, tells the story of the album. He speaks very little about music and marketing, instead sharing a passion to provide for orphans and widows in the destitute nations of the world. He asks that we pray, but not for sales. Rather, we ask that youth groups become passionate about caring for the less fortunate, lives be touched by the hope of God, and souls be saved.
We thank God for the message and inspiration for this project, and we recognize that it comes from Him and all good that may come of it is His doing, not ours. Jon prays, “Whether we sell one copy or one million doesn't matter.” All we ask of God is that He take the songs and let His Kingdom be advanced by them. When we run out of words, we just sing the songs themselves.
We sing. We cry out. We celebrate. This is the beginning of a great fall season of prayer and intercession. Tuesday night: we're back.
