Robyn and I are firm believers that prayer is the key to the success and effectiveness of any series of revival meetings. Not only is there the blessing of His hearing and answering our prayers, but also there is the faith, expectation, and excitement that is produced in the hearts of God’s people when they pray. 

In the event that you have not yet developed a prayer strategy for the upcoming meetings, I would like to take just a moment and share a few simple ideas which I trust will be helpful to you.

Beginning two months prior to our arrival, during your Sunday morning service prayer time, include the upcoming special meetings.

A month prior to the revival, ask for volunteers to host weekly one hour prayer meetings in their homes. During these times people could join together to focus on prayer for unsaved family members, friends, and a mighty move of God in the meetings. 

Several weeks prior to the meetings, ask leaders of various ministries to lead the congregation in prayer. The emphasis would be for their particular department to be blessed during the revival.

A “half night of prayer” the Friday or Saturday prior to the meetings, offers people an extended period of time to wait upon the Lord. Beginning at 6:00 pm and concluding at 10:00 pm has worked out well in many situations. Having a prayer list made out in advance will be a great help to those who attend. Concluding with a time of praise and worship is always a blessing. Also, having some soft instrumental worship music playing in the background creates a wonderful atmosphere for people to seek the Lord.

Once the meetings begin on the scheduled date, I will personally challenge the people who are able, to come early each night for a time of prayer before the evening meetings. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”  2 Chronicles 7:14

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