How to Make a Fresh Start with God

Share a commentFeeling spiritually dull, distracted, or distant from God? This conversation charts a practical, hope-filled path back to joy and close fellowship, anchored in Psalms 85–87. We unpack why revival is for believers—those already made alive in Christ who need the Spirit’s smelling salts to wake desire and restore direction—and how confession, obedience, and Scripture become the engine of a real fresh start.We start with Psalm 85’s honest prayer, Will you not revive us again, and show how revival begins with humility and clear-eyed confession that leads to forgiveness and rejoicing. From there, Psalm 86 models a Scripture-saturated life, where nearly every line echoes God’s Word and teaches us to pray promises rather than moods. You’ll hear simple, actionable steps to reengage your heart: name your drift, open the Psalms, pray slowly, and obey the next clear step.Then we lift our eyes with Psalm 87’s kingdom hope: through faith in Jesus, you are registered as a citizen of the coming reign of Christ. That identity reframes your daily fight for joy—you are royalty in training, meant to walk with the King now and forever. Along the way, we share the gripping story of Dr. William McKay, who pawned his mother’s Bible and later found it at a dying patient’s bedside, a providential moment that sparked deep repentance and the hymn Revive Us Again.If you’re ready for a fresh start with God, this message offers clarity, courage, and a map back to fellowship. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs renewal, and leave a review to tell us how God is reviving your heart today.The Christian's Compass is a companion study guide that corresponds to each of these lessons along The Wisdom Journey. Download a copy for free, or cover the cost of printing and shipping and we'll mail you a booklet.Learn More: https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/the-christians-compass Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show