Awaken-the meaning behind the title

The title Awaken is filled with deep meaning for me.

It symbolizes the beginning of a completely new way of life. A coming out of a passive existence into a life filled with passion for Christ. It's a beautiful sunrise and at the same time it's a convicting one.

Here's a poem of sorts I recently wrote which encapsulates much of what the word awaken means to me.

Blinded eyes to righteous fray
Mute to what we need to say
Unaware that it is day
Then the trumpet sounds Awaken!

Paralyzed we quit the race
Let the stronger keep the pace
Forget again to seek God’s face
Then the saints cry out Awaken!

Deafened ears hear not His voice
Fainted hearts make not the choice
Can’t make sense of all this noise
Then the Savior shouts Awaken!

Awaken! To the beauty of a life infused with holy passion
To the sky stained red with the blood of the innocent
To the plight of the helpless and destitute in need of an advocate
To the cry of the orphan for a father’s love
To the weeping of those who mourn
To the searching of the lost souls desperate for meaning and purpose
To join the ranks of the righteous in the battle for truth

Awaken, my Church, my Bride
Awaken, my sons, my daughters
Awaken! To the dawn of your destiny
To a new life of purity
To the light of hope casting out the darkness of despondency
Awaken! To the cry of My voice calling for reckless abandon to My ways, My heart, My mission

Awaken, oh daughter of Zion, Your Maker calls