“Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at all times. It must never go out.” Leviticus 6:13
Prayer: Lord my prayer today is that You will fuel into flame revival, restoration, healing, love, forgiveness, mercy and grace. Lord I pray this fire becomes so big within the lives of every brother in sister in Christ around the world that it cannot be contained until You return.
I pray Lord God that we will daily feed our fires the nutrients and oxygen it needs to become so big so bright and so hot that it will burn the impurities out of us and others. Lord I am asking for the Holy Spirit to take complete control, and I am believing with all my heart that with His help lives will begin to be impacted, marked with Your blood, and will become such a rave that the fire will begin to spread.
I am praying for true repentance to take place, for eyes to be opened, veils to be removed, and hearts to be opened. I am praying for this supernatural fire to burn the hearts of those living in sin, to burn those who are lost, to burn all of us to the point that we become purified, cleansed, beautiful and acceptable to You.
Lord I pray that today the aroma of Your son’s blood being covered on the hearts of new believers along with the mixture of true genuine love, worship, and praise will be the sweetest most acceptable, pleasurable smell You have ever breathed in.
Thank You Father God for reminding me, and hopefully others, just how important it is to keep our fires burning. Not just to keep them burning but the significance the fire has in and on our lives. Amen
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
True fire can’t be contained
“Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at all times. It must never go out.” Leviticus 6:13
“And I can’t stop! If I say I’ll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am weary of holding it in!” Jeremiah 20:9
This verse has never come more to life within me than several years ago when I was called into my principles office and was reprimanded for mentioning the Lord to a group of my basketball players.
I remember walking away shocked, devastated, and questioning how our world has gotten to this point. I was so upset and for the first time in my life I felt that exact same burning inside my bones that Jeremiah felt.
Then just a year ago the same feeling of devastation rushed over me as two people approached me telling me that not everyone wants to hear about God and talk about His word all the time. I once more began to wonder how we have lost sight of what should be on our tongues and in our hearts all the time. It is an amazing opportunity and pleasure to be able to speak with such freedom of our Savior Jesus Christ. Don’t you realize just how lucky we are that He allows us to speak of Him?
It was not until this week that the Lord revealed to me that true "Holy fire" cannot be contained. In other words, when that "Holy fire" is set within us we will not be able to hold in the word of God, we will want to share it, speak of it, and it will be on the forefronts of our minds daily.
I hope to go to my grave with a burning fire within my bones that is only relieved when God’s word is shared and when His name is spoken daily to any and everyone.
I never want to look back and wish I would have spoken up for the Lord when He set the burning in motion.
When is the last time that God’s word burned within you so much you became weary of holding it in?
Prayer: Lord thank You for the privilege of sharing Your word. Thank You for the fire that burns within me to mention Your name to all who are willing to hear. I pray that all of my brothers and sisters in Christ will also have a fire that burns within them to go out and speak in Your name. Amen
“And I can’t stop! If I say I’ll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am weary of holding it in!” Jeremiah 20:9
This verse has never come more to life within me than several years ago when I was called into my principles office and was reprimanded for mentioning the Lord to a group of my basketball players.
I remember walking away shocked, devastated, and questioning how our world has gotten to this point. I was so upset and for the first time in my life I felt that exact same burning inside my bones that Jeremiah felt.
Then just a year ago the same feeling of devastation rushed over me as two people approached me telling me that not everyone wants to hear about God and talk about His word all the time. I once more began to wonder how we have lost sight of what should be on our tongues and in our hearts all the time. It is an amazing opportunity and pleasure to be able to speak with such freedom of our Savior Jesus Christ. Don’t you realize just how lucky we are that He allows us to speak of Him?
It was not until this week that the Lord revealed to me that true "Holy fire" cannot be contained. In other words, when that "Holy fire" is set within us we will not be able to hold in the word of God, we will want to share it, speak of it, and it will be on the forefronts of our minds daily.
I hope to go to my grave with a burning fire within my bones that is only relieved when God’s word is shared and when His name is spoken daily to any and everyone.
I never want to look back and wish I would have spoken up for the Lord when He set the burning in motion.
When is the last time that God’s word burned within you so much you became weary of holding it in?
Prayer: Lord thank You for the privilege of sharing Your word. Thank You for the fire that burns within me to mention Your name to all who are willing to hear. I pray that all of my brothers and sisters in Christ will also have a fire that burns within them to go out and speak in Your name. Amen
Saturday, June 26, 2010
What is your aroma?
"Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at all times. It must never go out." Leviticus 6:13
Other than the smell of my mama's laundry I love the aroma that fills the air when my husband light’s up the grill and throws on the meat. It has always brought a sense of love and closeness over me. It reminds me of how fun summertime is and how blessed I am. Some of my favorite moments are when our friends and families are together laughing and talking and enjoying one another’s company, and of course eating the amazing food that comes off the grill.
As I study and think about the importance of keeping our fire lit. I had an amazing revelation come over me. The aroma that came off the altar and was lifted up to God was a sweet aroma to Him. It was an aroma of perfection, of cleansing, of pure satisfaction and pleasure. Just as the aroma that comes from our hearts when we accept Christ and He covers us in His blood.
It is the blood first and foremost that is the most pleasing aroma, but it is also the mixture of our sacrifices of praise, love, obedience, and devotion that fills Him with pure satisfaction and pleasure.
We each have an aroma that is lifted up to the Lord and it is either a wonderful satisfying smell to Him, or it is a sick disgusting smell.
What aroma is your fire putting off?
Prayer: Lord each day may I put off an aroma that pleases You. Reveal to me any unwanted scent that fills You with disgust so that I may confess, repent and never place them on the altar again. Amen
Other than the smell of my mama's laundry I love the aroma that fills the air when my husband light’s up the grill and throws on the meat. It has always brought a sense of love and closeness over me. It reminds me of how fun summertime is and how blessed I am. Some of my favorite moments are when our friends and families are together laughing and talking and enjoying one another’s company, and of course eating the amazing food that comes off the grill.
As I study and think about the importance of keeping our fire lit. I had an amazing revelation come over me. The aroma that came off the altar and was lifted up to God was a sweet aroma to Him. It was an aroma of perfection, of cleansing, of pure satisfaction and pleasure. Just as the aroma that comes from our hearts when we accept Christ and He covers us in His blood.
It is the blood first and foremost that is the most pleasing aroma, but it is also the mixture of our sacrifices of praise, love, obedience, and devotion that fills Him with pure satisfaction and pleasure.
We each have an aroma that is lifted up to the Lord and it is either a wonderful satisfying smell to Him, or it is a sick disgusting smell.
What aroma is your fire putting off?
Prayer: Lord each day may I put off an aroma that pleases You. Reveal to me any unwanted scent that fills You with disgust so that I may confess, repent and never place them on the altar again. Amen
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Candle or Forest fire?
“Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at all times. It must never go out.” Leviticus 6:13
There are two levels to this fire, low and high,
When we keep our fire on low we are only keeping our faith and relationship with Christ warm. We do only what is required, nothing more nothing less, we basically never add fuel to the fire we just leave it where it is. The problem with just keeping our fire on low is that we miss out on all the wonderful blessings God wants to give us; we miss opportunities to really be a light for Christ and we miss out on building a deeper, stronger, more intimate relationship with Christ. We are just a dull fire with no motivation to make a difference for His name or kingdom.
When we set our fire to high, we are fueling it with the word of God, prayer, obedience and love daily, it is constantly being tended to. The more we fuel our fire the bigger and bigger it becomes leading to a spiritual forest fire. This forest fire becomes so wide spread that it impacts anyone near it and becomes so bright people can see it for miles and miles. When we work together with the Holy Spirit it is a guarantee that not only will the fire within change and transform us, but it will change and transform the lives of others, which all in all will bring glory to the Lord and save the lives of those who are lost.
Is your fire as big as a candle or a forest fire?
Prayer: Lord may I never let my fire become dull. I want to have the Holy fire within me that burns so bright and so big that it cannot be contained. Amen
There are two levels to this fire, low and high,
When we keep our fire on low we are only keeping our faith and relationship with Christ warm. We do only what is required, nothing more nothing less, we basically never add fuel to the fire we just leave it where it is. The problem with just keeping our fire on low is that we miss out on all the wonderful blessings God wants to give us; we miss opportunities to really be a light for Christ and we miss out on building a deeper, stronger, more intimate relationship with Christ. We are just a dull fire with no motivation to make a difference for His name or kingdom.
When we set our fire to high, we are fueling it with the word of God, prayer, obedience and love daily, it is constantly being tended to. The more we fuel our fire the bigger and bigger it becomes leading to a spiritual forest fire. This forest fire becomes so wide spread that it impacts anyone near it and becomes so bright people can see it for miles and miles. When we work together with the Holy Spirit it is a guarantee that not only will the fire within change and transform us, but it will change and transform the lives of others, which all in all will bring glory to the Lord and save the lives of those who are lost.
Is your fire as big as a candle or a forest fire?
Prayer: Lord may I never let my fire become dull. I want to have the Holy fire within me that burns so bright and so big that it cannot be contained. Amen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Man-made fire?
“Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at all times. It must never go out.” Leviticus 6:13
The Lord has started a Holy fire within all those who are filled with the Holy Spirit. It is a Holy fire that will always be lit but will only be as big as we allow it to be.
Has the fire been lit within you?
Last night Garrett and I had dinner with an amazing young couple of whom the Lord has called into the ministry. During our conversation Ryan Burchett made a comment about the statistics of those who attend church. He said 80% of people who go to church are not Christians.
Wow, 80% of the people who attend church don’t have a real relationship with Christ, how can that be? How can we get up on Sunday’s and go to church, go into our Father’s house and yet have no relationship with Him?
And then it hit me, because there no Holy fire within, it is man-made fire. When the Holy fire is lit within us, there is no way we can walk through this life without being convicted, tested, pruned, and 100% completely changed. The Holy fire that is lit by Christ is not like any other fire, it is a fire that is constantly purifying us and is always revealing and removing the impurities. Man-made fire burns out, fuels off of self, and has little to no impact for the Lord.
Prayer: Lord I pray that the fire within me will be so big that all who are around can feel Your heat coming off of me. Amen
The Lord has started a Holy fire within all those who are filled with the Holy Spirit. It is a Holy fire that will always be lit but will only be as big as we allow it to be.
Has the fire been lit within you?
Last night Garrett and I had dinner with an amazing young couple of whom the Lord has called into the ministry. During our conversation Ryan Burchett made a comment about the statistics of those who attend church. He said 80% of people who go to church are not Christians.
Wow, 80% of the people who attend church don’t have a real relationship with Christ, how can that be? How can we get up on Sunday’s and go to church, go into our Father’s house and yet have no relationship with Him?
And then it hit me, because there no Holy fire within, it is man-made fire. When the Holy fire is lit within us, there is no way we can walk through this life without being convicted, tested, pruned, and 100% completely changed. The Holy fire that is lit by Christ is not like any other fire, it is a fire that is constantly purifying us and is always revealing and removing the impurities. Man-made fire burns out, fuels off of self, and has little to no impact for the Lord.
Prayer: Lord I pray that the fire within me will be so big that all who are around can feel Your heat coming off of me. Amen
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