In reference to the question, "What are you expecting to see when a spiritual awakening comes?"

Ans: "We believe that, if God chooses to send spiritual awakening to Artesia, it will manifest itself in one or more of several ways:

* Believers:

+ Repentance of sin on both a personal and corporate level at our church

+ Renewed passion for living a holy lifestyle

+ Renewed passion for witnessing

+ Renewed passion for ministry and sacrifice to others

* Unbelievers:

+ Deep desire to become "right" with God (salvation)

+ Ability to understand the Gospel when it is presented to them

As I have studied various revivals, both in the Bible and in church history, I have seen awakening and revival manifest itself in a lot of different ways. However, they usually had most of the characteristics listed above.

Robbie Boyd; Minister of Education; First Baptist Church Artesia, NM

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