There are seasons in life when our hearts feel dry, our faith feels faint, and our souls feel distant from God. Even when we believe in Him and love Him, life’s weight can press so hard against us that we feel disconnected from the very Source of our strength. But the Bible repeatedly assures us that revival is not only possible, it’s part of God’s plan for His people. To be revived again means to come back to life, to be renewed in spirit, and to be reignited with purpose and passion for God.
Throughout Scripture, we find God reaching out to His children when they are weary, discouraged, or spiritually asleep. He promises to breathe new life into us through His Word, His Spirit, and His love. Revival begins with honesty, humility, and a willingness to seek Him. It grows through repentance, prayer, and the washing of our minds with truth. When we ask God to revive us again, we are not begging for something He does not want to give. We are responding to His invitation to be restored. These verses will guide you in seeking and receiving the revival your soul may be longing for right now.
Bible Verses That Can Revive Us Again
1. Psalm 85:6
Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
2. Isaiah 57:15
I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly…
3. Hosea 6:2
After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.
4. Psalm 119:25
I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
5. Habakkuk 3:2
Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known.
6. 2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray… then I will hear from heaven… and heal their land.
7. Psalm 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
8. Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
9. Ezekiel 37:5
This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.
10. Joel 2:12–13
Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning… for he is gracious and compassionate.
11. Psalm 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.
12. James 4:8
Come near to God and he will come near to you.
13. Lamentations 5:21
Restore us to yourself, Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old.
14. Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
15. Psalm 80:18–19
Revive us, and we will call on your name. Restore us, Lord God Almighty…
16. 2 Corinthians 4:16
Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
17. Titus 3:5
He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
18. Psalm 143:11
For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.
19. Isaiah 61:3
…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes… a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
20. Jeremiah 31:25
I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.
21. Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
22. Revelation 2:4–5
You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.
23. Psalm 119:107
I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.
24. John 7:38
Whoever believes in me… rivers of living water will flow from within them.
25. Acts 3:19–20
Repent… so that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.
26. Psalm 42:11
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Put your hope in God… my Savior and my God.
27. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…
28. Psalm 119:154
Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
29. Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you… He will rejoice over you with singing.
30. 2 Timothy 1:6
Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…
31. Psalm 23:3
He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
32. Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest…
33. Nehemiah 9:6
You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.
34. Psalm 40:1–2
I waited patiently for the Lord… he lifted me out of the slimy pit… he set my feet on a rock.
35. Isaiah 35:1–2
The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom…
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Revival
Revival is not a one-time event, but a continuous invitation from God to return to Him with a fresh heart and renewed mind. Sometimes, we wait for a special moment to feel close to God again, but Scripture shows us that renewal begins the moment we turn back in faith. God does not grow weary of us. He welcomes us every time with open arms.
Even in our weakest moments, when our prayers feel shallow and our hope is fading, His Spirit is ready to breathe life back into us. The verses you’ve just read are not poetic phrases meant to inspire only for a moment—they are promises. They are rooted in the nature of a God who revives, restores, and renews His people. If you feel like you’ve drifted, be encouraged. Revival starts now. It begins with one honest prayer and a willing heart.
Say This Prayer
Father, I need Your revival. I feel tired, distracted, or maybe even distant from You. But I believe You are near. I ask You to breathe life back into my spirit. Restore my joy. Renew my heart. Light a fire in me again to worship, to pray, and to walk in obedience.
I repent of anything that has pulled me away from You, and I surrender everything again. Thank You for never giving up on me. Let my life be refreshed and used for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.