In the experience of renewal, there is also a strong sense of urgency—a kind of holy desperation—that urges us to pray fervently and with expectation, as if we are actively envisioning and receiving a specific blessing that is being conceived and delivered to us. Amidst all these shifting feelings and moments of intensity, there remains a constant sensation of being immersed in wonder and adoration—a deep reverence for God's divine presence that envelops us and sustains us through every season. I have experienced this process of renewal throughout my entire life. In my personal journey, I often praise God by chanting the Psalms, which serve as both a form of worship and a means of calling upon Him continuously throughout the day. From these acts of devotion, I notice a profound effect—an afterglow. I feel my heart expand with love and gratitude, as if God's love is being poured into me through the words I speak. At the same time, I experience a tangible sense of divine power descending upon me, filling me with strength and assurance that I find impossible to articulate fully. These experiences have occurred during both times of hardship—when I felt distant from God—and during moments of overwhelming blessing, when the heavens seemed to open up and pour out blessings beyond my understanding. Interestingly, these moments of renewal do not change in their nature; rather, they are strengthened during challenging times by a renewed fervor and desire to seek God's presence. I believe that God encourages me to pursue Him actively by baptizing my soul with a sense of wonder—sometimes lasting for hours, other times for days—that keeps me captivated in awe of His majesty. Let me share with you my personal understanding of renewal. I acknowledge that our human efforts alone are insufficient to bring about true rebirth or spiritual revival. The Spirit holds the ultimate authority over our lives, and because of this, we cannot dictate or control His movements. Instead, we are simply subject to His will and grace. Nonetheless, there are many different ways people interpret what revival or renewal truly means. It’s essential to recognize that whenever we experience being renewed or resurrected spiritually, it is fundamentally rooted in the recognition of God's greatness and majesty. We find ourselves gazing upon this divine light—the radiant splendor of God's glory—that radiates throughout the universe. This divine illumination is reflected in the face of Jesus Christ, whose presence shines brightly and reveals God's majesty to us. It fills us with a sense of awe, reverence, and a deep certainty about divine truths, even though this certainty cannot be fully explained through rational understanding. It’s as if we’re being guided by something so magnificent, so wondrous, that it awakens our spirits and sets us free from doubt, fear, and limitation.
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