"Revive Your Church, O God"

Friends, I firmly believe that Western Christianity as we know it might very well be in its death throes.  The Church in America may well be breathing its last breathe, struggling to survive.  Let's face the bare cold facts.  Churches in America are in deep trouble.  They are in desparate need of a "Heaven sent revival."  It has been estimated that no matter the growth and development of local churches, only about 25% of the church membership is totally committed to Jesus Christ, and dedicated and committed to the overall vision aand mission of their church.  That means that about 75% of every church's membership roster has members who are irregular in their attendance, unfaithful in giving their tithes and offerings, indifferent when it comes to sacrificing time and evergy to serve Christ, and insensitive to the need of cultivating lasting relationships within the body of Christ.  Perhaps our cry to God on behalf of ourselves individually, and our local churches collectively, should be as the psalmist, when he cried out, "Wilt thou revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?" (Psalm 85:6).  Only God can bring about a "Heaven sent revival."