I've never met or heard of Natalie Runion until last night. I was listening to Christian Radio WWEV 91.5 FM while I was preparing dinner. As I was clanging pots and pans, I couldn't hear every word Radio Host Corrie (Haynes) King was saying but I heard enough to know I was hearing words from a kindred spirit!
Pan drop (well, I wasn't holding a mic!) and I stopped to listen. What Corrie was saying was exhilarating music to my ears. I had to call the station to ask, "Was that something Corrie wrote or was she reading someone else's story? I would love a copy of whatever she was reading. I would love to post it in my blog, if that's ok."
It was Corrie's mother, Kelly, at the station, who quickly texted me back, sending me the entire message written by a woman named Natalie Runion, an author and speaker. Kelly let me know it was fine to share right here!
So here it is!
"This Pentecostal girl often wants to pack up my car and drive towards revival fire, but the Lord reminded me I carry my own flame.
And If I'll stir it up, He will light it up and I don't have to drive thousands of miles to find revival.
What if we didn't load up buses to drive to another city and instead filled up our own churches and college campuses with worship and prayer in our town?
What if we opened our homes and schools and cafes to the people we walk among and introduced them to a move of God?
I was convicted how quickly I wanted to go towards the power of God when that same power moves and lives in me.
Why are we so drawn to movements and expressions that can be captured rather than our own mission in front of us?
Maybe it's because we're desperate for a move of God in our own lives but we've grown dry and weary where we are.
But cities aren't magic, and movements aren't forever so we have to learn to fan the flame within us and be the light to the darkness around us.
So be it, do it, start it...don't chase revival, pursue the power and presence of God.
And whatever He is doing in other cities and countries He will do for us all over the world because He loves to meet with His people. Their obedience is already lighting up hearts around the U.S. and I am so grateful.
Holy Spirit, come. Move among us. Break out in cities all over the world and remind us we carry the very power and presence of God to speak dead things back to life. Breathe on us." --Natalie Runion
Amen, Sisters! Let's do this!
💖Polly