Put that fire back in your belly

"Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.  7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."                         2 Timothy 1:6-7    NKJV

There are times when we need an extra push. Life can be draining and with all the stresses and upsets, we can end up exhausted. This is where we have to stop and ask ourselves, 'Am I trying to do this in my own strength?' It's true, we may have been a Christian forever but, that  doesn't mean that we can ignore the basic requirements such as, Read your bible, Pray, Praise God and be willing to learn new things about Him. If we begin to neglect these things and attempt to think that we know it all, we're going to head for a big fall.

Paul reminded Timothy to stir up the gift of God within him. In other words, allow the Holy Spirit to move in freedom within. To do this, we need to be in a place where God is able to do this for us. If you're not ready, then it will be wasted. If you feel that you are in a place where you want more of Jesus, tell Him this. He is only too willing to answer this prayer but only when you're ready to take it on board. It comes with a cost; when a person is seeking to be 'sold out' for Jesus, they must be willing for the changes that this will make in their lives. Are you ready for this?

It takes discipline to 'be on fire for God'. You have to stop watering down the gospel when friends and family are around because you feel embarrassed. Note that Paul told Timothy 'For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." This is what you can expect God to give you but, He'll expect something back in return, and that is a dedicated Man or Woman of God, who walks the walk; talks the talk and gets the job done, a person who will put Jesus first in everything. This doesn't mean that you neglect your family and friends, but that they will see a major difference in you, one that is like a giant magnet drawing them to Jesus. People will either want to know you and speak with you or they will ignore you because you are an embarrassment to be seen with.

Do you want to be an embarrassment to people because of your faith in Jesus? Do you want to walk the walk; talk the talk and get the job done? Then say this prayer below:

Lord, help me stir up the gift of God that has been within me since I was born again. Jesus, I am not filled with a spirit of fear but of power, of love and of a sound mind. Therefore, please touch me again with Your Holy Spirit. I am ready to serve you, I am ready to live for You and I am willing to do or go wherever You may send me. I dedicate my all to You. In Jesus' name. Amen

Now get ready!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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