CAN A CITY BE TRANSFORMED?

In a recent TGIF2 devotional from Os Hillman the question was raised:  "Can A City Be Transformed?"  Yes it can!  Os listed four ingredients but I would like to also add an all important fifth.  First and foremost Prayer. In every city  in which transformation has taken place, believers have come together to pray for their city.  Humility: God uses men and women who recognize that they need each other and who do not seek glory for their work. Unity: Jesus said: "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."  (John 17:23)  Knowledge Of God's Ways: Sometimes leaders can move in presumption instead of in a faith that is rooted in the knowledge of God's ways.  And finally my addition: Repentance: Revival calls for a complete turn from sin-forsaking our wicked ways.  God cannot do His mighty works while wickedness prevails within.  Our heart cry at Stonegate Ministries comes from Psalm 139:6-7 "Wilt thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?  Show us Thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation!"