Copyright Page
2020 by Kim Meeder
Published by Chosen Books
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.chosenbooks.com
Chosen Books is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com
Ebook edition created 2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meansfor example, electronic, photocopy, recordingwithout the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Control Number: 2019057455
ISBN 978-1-4934-2486-3
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled AMP are from the Amplified Bible (AMP), copyright 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org
Scripture quotations labeled ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
Scripture quotations labeled NASB are from the New American Standard Bible (NASB), copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org
Scripture quotations labeled NKJV are from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled NIV are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quotations labeled TPT are from The Passion Translation. Copyright 2017, 2018 by Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ThePassionTranslation.com.
In some of the authors stories, the names and identifying details of certain individuals have been changed to protect their privacy.
Cover design by Darren Welch Design
Dedication
This book is dedicated to love
love for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
and to those who choose to embrace,
be filled by and release His love
with all their heart, soul, mind
and strength.
Contents
Cover
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword by Jim Daly
Preface
Introduction
Section One: Reawaken My Heart
1. Reawaken My Freedom
2. Reawaken My Pursuit of You
3. Reawaken My Love
Section Two: Restore My Soul
4. Restore My Trust
5. Restore My Faith
6. Restore My Worship
7. Restore My Forgiveness
Section Three: Renew My Mind
8. Renew My Obedience
9. Renew My Belief
11. Renew My Purity
Section Four: Reinforce My Strength
12. Reinforce My Courage
13. Reinforce My Stand
14. Reinforce My Discernment
Section Five: Reignite My Love for the Lost
15. Reignite My Testimony
16. Reignite Your Spirit within Me
17. Reignite My Will to Live for You
Revival Rising
About the Author
Back Ad
Back Cover
Foreword
K im Meeder is a gifted storyteller who has an incredible passion for pointing people toward the healing power of Christ. I have been privileged to welcome her as a guest on the Focus on the Family Broadcast several times, and she never fails to bring uplifting words of hope and encouragement.
Kims love for those who bear deep emotional wounds is especially evident in her ongoing work with children at the Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. I can relate to some of those kids because as a child, I was shaken and torn. I have experienced what it is like to feel lost, adrift and disconnected from anything resembling stability and wholeness. Kims heart is to help those precious kids understand their identity in Christ. It is impossible to overstate just how important that is!
As you will discover in the pages of this book, Kim has a unique awareness of Gods presence and the movement of His Spirit in the everyday moments of life. This acuity reminds me of the words of David when he wrote, Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? (Psalm 139:7 ESV ).
Kim understands that we cannot hide from God. He knows us and He is with us always , even in the darkest of moments when we feel as if He is far away. His hand is evident in every situation if we will just take time to look for it, and that is what Kim so brilliantly captures.
God is with you. He loves you. His Spirit surrounds you, indwells you and nourishes you. These are themes that are repeated over and over throughout the pages of Revival Rising . I am thankful that Kim has shared this faith-affirming and spiritually enriching message with her readers. It is something we all need to hear!
Jim Daly
President, Focus on the Family
Preface
I love the wilderness places in this world, because this is where I hear the voice of my God most clearly. For this wild heart, the higher I go, driven by my unique DNA to seek the solace of the mountains, the closer my heart feels to His. And within these lofty places, the noise of humanity is silenced by the raw, unshakable power of the presence of God.
Because I live on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountain range in the Pacific Northwest, I have a spectacular selection of stand-alone volcanos in my front yard. Recently, I enjoyed an amazing day climbing the South Sister. About one thousand feet below the 10,358-foot summit is one of my all-time favorite mountain features. If you are not looking up, it would be easy to miss this rock wall, not uncommon in the high elevations. But what makes this wall unusual is how it has been cut so sharply that its highest reaches literally curve backward into midair like leftover ice cream. It resembles a massive ocean wave of stone, three stories high, curling into the endless blue of the Central Oregon sky.
What could sever a vertical wall of rock with such supreme force, with such titanic impact? What moves with ease... the immovable?
Unfathomable light shines, radiant with power, glory and peace in the presence of absolute love. Unstoppable waves of reverberating worship encircle the throne of God like harmonic echoes of sheer gold. Beauty covers all. Authority permeates all. Love fills all.
Caught up in the wonder is a single perfect snowflakea tiny masterpiece created in the glory of heaven. Formed around a fragment of dust, it is unique and beautiful, a stunning singular design that hovers in the presence of God.
Then, a voice thunders from the throne, My beloved, it is time.
The snowflakes focus changes from overwhelming awe to utter confusion.
The voice of the One clarifies, It is time to leap forward into My perfect plan. It is time to fly into the realm for which you were created. I am sending you out into the blackness. I am sending you to earth... to transform it for My glory.
Without words, the snowflakes gaze moves from outward to inward. Who am I? Im only one. I have no weight, no authority, no power to change anything. My magnificent exterior was designed around a fragment of dust. Dust ! My very core is dirt. And yet, God... You would choose me? Why would You send me? Father, this makes no sense. Why must I leave the beauty, comfort and glory of Your presence?