In this hour of groaning and glory, as the earth itself cries out for the revealing of God’s sons and daughters (Romans 8:19), the Spirit is sounding an urgent call: return to the sacred altar of the home. This is not a retreat from the world but a launching pad for His kingdom—a sanctuary where heaven invades earth, generational curses are shattered (Exodus 20:5–6), and the consuming fire of God ignites families for the work of revival.  

This is a clarion call, not a casual suggestion. As I ran today, interceding for the remnant, I felt a fiery prophetic cry rise within me: homes must become places where His presence dwells. Revival is not birthed through polished programs or celebrated platforms—it begins in the secret place, with people desperate for the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. As Paul admonishes, we must discipline ourselves, stewarding our temples as vessels of glory and running the race with endurance (1 Corinthians 9:27). Revival starts here, within us, and overflows into the atmosphere of our homes.

But let’s not ignore the weight of divine correction falling upon this generation. We’ve allowed culture to distort God’s design for families, swinging wildly between extremes. Men are either discouraged from being bold defenders and providers or pressured into stoicism that stifles their capacity to nurture. Women are often caught in a tug-of-war, shamed for embracing the sacredness of homemaking and ministry alike. Yet the Spirit is raising a standard against these lies, calling for the restoration of balance and freedom—not through rigid roles but through worship, intercession, and righteousness (2 Corinthians 3:17).  

Hear this, and let it ignite your spirit: women are called to preach, teach, and prophesy with fire (Acts 2:17–18). Deborah led armies; Priscilla taught theology; Mary carried the Word Himself. Women are not confined but commissioned to advance His kingdom in every sphere. Yet alongside this holy calling is a vital charge: to steward the home as a sacred Eden. Men and women together, unified under Christ, are called to cultivate the home as a house of worship, a training ground for discipleship, and a place where the presence of God dwells richly. Imagine families discipling their children as their first congregation, imparting the love of the Father through daily life (Deuteronomy 6:6–7).  

This is not an ordinary call. It’s a prophetic awakening. The Lord is empowering men and women to walk boldly in their God-given identity, bringing heaven to earth through their homes and beyond. Picture houses filled with glory, where sons and daughters rise up in prophetic power (Joel 2:28), where marriages are healed, and where the culture of the kingdom flows outward into society. Revival begins here—within the walls of the home—but it cannot be contained. It will ripple outward to fill stadiums, nations, and ultimately, the whole earth with His glory (Habakkuk 2:14).  

The billion-soul harvest we’ve prayed for will not be birthed through striving but through abiding. My heart burns to see families embrace this call—to build altars in their homes, host the tangible presence of the Lord, and raise up messengers who will carry His kingdom to the ends of the earth.  

Revival is not coming; it’s here. It starts now—right where you are. Are you ready?

About Tammie Southerland: 

Tammie Southerland is the founder and leader of Frontline Ministries International, a mobile prayer and equipping ministry dedicated to igniting passion for Jesus and equipping believers to fulfill their God-given destinies. As the apostolic leader of The Firehouse Prayer Furnaces and host of the Burning Messengers podcast, Tammie inspires a generation to burn with zeal for Christ. She is the author of Wordless Prayer and Permission to Burn and has been featured on programs like Sid Roth's It's Supernatural and CTN's Come Home with Jen Mallan. Based in Atlanta, GA, Tammie, her husband, Daymon, and their three daughters travel the globe, leading revival movements and calling people to live boldly for God.

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