"For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands." 2 Timothy 1:6
Saint Paul gives us great advice this morning. It reminds me of sitting in front of a fire enjoying its comfort and warmth. If I sit too long these rewards die down and I must do something to continue to get the benefit. Much like our Christian walk, rest too long and the fire will reside within. Prayer, daily face time with God, mass or church services, reading scripture, quiet reflection, giving of self to others, listening to someone in need, visiting the sick, speaking of God, receiving the Eucharist, praising God, all these actions stoke the fire. And through them God speaks, He feeds the mind, He nourishes the soul, He feeds the spirit. The fire burning within gives off much love if we will stir it into flames.
Lord God, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and I shall be healed. Thank You Father for inner healing, I will keep stirring and I know you are faithful and will keep stoking the fire. My life is an offering to You. Prayers for a friend in need of great help, give Him strength to stand erect during these trials, he is a good man. I ask this through Jesus Christ, the fire within. Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Love, pray for us.
Saint Paul gives us great advice this morning. It reminds me of sitting in front of a fire enjoying its comfort and warmth. If I sit too long these rewards die down and I must do something to continue to get the benefit. Much like our Christian walk, rest too long and the fire will reside within. Prayer, daily face time with God, mass or church services, reading scripture, quiet reflection, giving of self to others, listening to someone in need, visiting the sick, speaking of God, receiving the Eucharist, praising God, all these actions stoke the fire. And through them God speaks, He feeds the mind, He nourishes the soul, He feeds the spirit. The fire burning within gives off much love if we will stir it into flames.
Lord God, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and I shall be healed. Thank You Father for inner healing, I will keep stirring and I know you are faithful and will keep stoking the fire. My life is an offering to You. Prayers for a friend in need of great help, give Him strength to stand erect during these trials, he is a good man. I ask this through Jesus Christ, the fire within. Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Love, pray for us.
A log for the fire
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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