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Day 28: Spiritual Awakening: Our Call to Prayer and Faith

By Adi Tanase (Adi serves with Cru Romania in the FamilyLife ministry and leads the Re:generation project. His mission is to strengthen families and inspire spiritual renewal, helping others build faith-centered lives and communities.)

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

– Hebrews 11:6

The 1990s brought an unexpected spiritual openness to Romania—a deep hunger for God and the truth of His Word. After decades of Communist censorship, people finally had free access to the Bible and religious literature. Churches became places where the Word was fresh and powerful. Missionaries and Christian workers boldly began to sow the seed of God’s Word. Romania, at that time, was a fertile land for the Gospel, and we were witnesses to a spiritual revival.

My life was profoundly shaped by this vibrant atmosphere. As a student, I bought my first Bible after a conversation with two Cru missionaries. What followed was a year full of questions. But gradually, I came to realize that God is real and Jesus Christ is truly who He claimed to be. I received Jesus into my heart in that dorm room. Like me, many other students became Christians during that time when the Gospel was preached daily, discussions about the Bible and faith were common, and Bible study groups were found in every dormitory.

I joined others in sharing the Gospel and witnessed the transformation of many students’ lives. Some of them are missionaries today. But even back then, we had a deep concern for the salvation of those around us. We lifted up prayers for personal sanctification and for the fulfillment of the Great Commission in our generation.

During a time of fasting and prayer, I ended up in a city through a set of unusual circumstances. I had to walk across from one end to the other, and during my journey, I felt a strong prompting to pray for open doors for the Gospel in that town. After some time, I was overjoyed to learn that a large number of people had attended a screening of the film Jesus, with a significant number of conversions.

God’s call remains the same: we are not to live for ourselves, but to let Him live through us. He is dedicated to seeking and saving the lost. May God strengthen our hearts and use us for His glory, making us witnesses of His work in our generation!

Prayer Points:

• Pray for spiritual revival. Let us ask God to ignite a deep desire in our hearts to know Him more intimately and to take the Gospel further: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14).
• For courage in faith. Let us pray for strength to remain steadfast in the face of challenges: “The Lord is my strength” (Psalm 28:7).
• For opportunities to testify. Let us pray that God will provide opportunities to share our faith and grant us wisdom: “Pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message” (Colossians 4:3).