Fueling the Fire
When we bought our property, there were several trees in a row next to the house. Through the years, storms and disease have taken some of them out. The latest was a large poplar that started dying for no obvious reason. As limbs began to drop and the chances of it falling on a vehicle increased, we had it cut down. A few days later, the clean-up process began.
The small dead limbs burned easily, but the large trunk and log like pieces took a little more effort. There were times when it would look like the fire had just about gone out but by adding a few small sticks to the hot, orange coals and using the tractor to continue pushing everything closer to the stump as it burned, flames would roar again.
Are there times when you feel that your fire is dying out? Maybe you’re stressed, spread too thin, or just plain tired. Does it take a lot of effort to make it to church or study your Bible? I think we’ve probably all been there at some point. The question is… How do we rekindle the fire in our soul?
It’s the same process as the burning of the stump. By drawing close to God and adding in simple things like devotionals, Christian music, and quiet time in prayer, no matter our circumstances, we’ll soon feel the warmth of His presence as our fire grows from within.
Lord, help me to be a soul on fire for you. Rekindle the flame within me as I draw close to you.
Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord. -Romans 12:11 NIRV
Soul on Fire - Third Day
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