Today’s Post By: Rae Lynn DeAngelisThe Spirit of God is burning inside every believer, but sometimes through the busyness of life, our flame is reduced to smoldering embers. If this is how you’re feeling, I want to encourage you that it’s never too late to rekindle your spiritual flame.Some of the same basic steps for building a campfire can be applied to igniting our spiritual flame.Spiritual Flame Building 101–Start with kindling One of the best ways to get our spiritual flame burning with more intensity is to spend time alone with God, daily. If you are new to this concept, think of it as starting a fire–begin small. Spend ten to fifteen minutes with God in prayer and meditation. A devotional book is a great way to start your day, as it helps keep your heart and mind focused on positive, uplifting thoughts. Try this for thirty days. Those few minutes will likely grow into longer time spans once you see the benefits of spending time in God’s presence.Just as a campfire can’t survive on kindling alone, eventually you will need more than tinder to keep your fire going. When you feel the need for a little more sustenance, try adding a Bible study. Christian authors such as Beth Moore, Joyce Meyers, Ray Vander Laan, and James McDonald offer wonderful in-depth studies to increase our knowledge of God’s Word and nurture our spiritual growth.If you ever sense that your flame is dying down, here is one final fire building technique to make your flame burn brighter than ever.A fire burns brighter and stronger when you blow across the flames. The same concept can be applied to our spiritual flame. The only difference is… we need the breath of God.All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching
