How To Rekindle Your Spiritual Fire

Today, the word “rekindle” connotes that the fire has died out, has become chilly, has become indistinguishable, or has gone out entirely.

Rekindle is a verb that means to bring something back to life; to stir the flames; in this situation, it implies to revive and restore spiritual life. To “rekindle the fire,” it is a time when we return to God and rededicate our life to him, remembering James' words in James 4:8, “If we draw near to God, God will draw near to us.”

We need the Lord now more than ever; we are living in the last days (1 Timothy 3:1), and the way things are now, this is not the time to live estranged from God; in fact, now is the time to live closer to God than we have ever been; seeing the signs of the times, our spiritual fire needs to be blazing hotter than it has ever been; so it's time to come home, time to “rekindle” our spiritual fire.

“To EXCITE, Stir up, or stir anew”…to cause to burn afresh” is what the word “rekindle” means. We've all heard of “rekindling a romance”…where a marriage has become stagnant and dry; the romance that was once there; the thing that made a man and a woman fall in love in the first place has diminished; the flame of romance has died and sometimes so has the marriage; couples seek marriage counseling, go on cruises, and take time off together in an effort to “rekindle” the flame of love that they once had and bring vitality back into their marriage;

Friends, we are in desperate need of renewal. My friends, this pandemic has taken the fire out of the church to a degree; due to no fault of our own, we were thrust into a pandemic that we did not see coming; it threw us off of our rhythm; it took us out of church for a while; we couldn't have “Community Day”…couldn't have “Faith in Action”…

Pastors all over the world have been preaching via FB Live, YouTube, ZOOM, and other forms of communication in an attempt to keep the fire burning in the church. Now, the nation requires revival because the church requires revival; that is where it begins; and when the church catches fire, the flames of that fire will spread over the nation, causing people to return to God! Jesus is coming soon, especially for those who seek him (Heb. 9:28), and we must be ready when he arrives.

The king of Israel, influenced by his wicked wife Jezebel, turned the people's hearts away from God; they are brought under the worship of another god under Ahab's leadership (1 Kings 16:29-31); the fire for the God who brought them out of Egypt had all but died; they were divided in their allegiance; their “fire needed to be rekindled”… If the Lord is God, follow him; if Baal is God, follow him; and the people (under conviction) did not say anything to him (1 Kings 18:21).”

That's the question I'd like to put to all of you today. If we are going to serve the Lord, we must serve him; if we are going to serve Satan, we must serve him; don't be divided in your thoughts between God and Satan; if God is who he says he is and has done what we think he has, we must serve him; God wants all of us or none of us.

At the OK Corral on Mt. Carmel, Elijah issued a challenge to the 450 false prophets of Baal, saying, “Let the God who answers by fire be God (vs 24).” The false prophets prayed to their deity, but had no response; then Elijah prayed to the Lord, and fire descended from heaven and devoured the burnt sacrifice (vs 38). “The Lord, he is God,” the people said (vs 39).

There is only one genuine God…and that is the God we worship…the God who said, “Let there be light; and there was light…he is the one who sprinkled the stars throughout the sky; breathed into man, and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7). God has been so gracious to me. Let us confess our transgressions and “relight the fire.”

How do you ignite the fire of revival?

AND THAT, knowing the time, it is now high time to awake out of sleep: for our salvation is nearer now than when we believed. – Romans 13:11

Most of us are fascinated by the concept of revival because we yearn for God to utilize His power of revival to sweep across our country, our churches, and our own lives. We are living in critical times. We must fervently pray to God, asking Him to rekindle the fire of revival in our lives. We are the Body of Christ, the church. Individually, we are spiritually revitalized, and the church is naturally revived.

We urgently require God's assistance in igniting spiritual renewal in our lives and in the church, according to 2 Timothy 3: 1-7.

We must awaken from our spiritual dormancy. There is a pressing need for a spiritual awakening.

• Spiritual revival is the reawakening and conversion of sinners to God through the regeneration of Christians' original love.
• It is the restoration of a church to its former glory and the conversion of sinners.
• It occurs when the fountains of sin are suffocated and sinners are set free from the shackles of sin.
• It's when Christians are jolted awake from their spiritual slumber by a thorough examination of their hearts.
• When Christians are confronted with such convictions and see their sins in such a light, they resolve to never return to that condition of wretchedness.

When Christians make purposeful efforts to make alive, nourish, preserve, quicken, and stir up from a condition of death to a newness of life in Christ, they are igniting spiritual revival. When the Church is resurrected, rekindled, and brought alive again, it will be stronger and more powerful than the forces of darkness. In this dark world, it will be a brighter light. It will triumph and draw in the wandering and dying souls.

“If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray, seek My Face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land,” says 2 Chronicles 7:14.

• Luke 15: 11-24; James 1: 14; James 4: 9; 1 John 2: 15-17 all call for a re-awakening.

When we become aware of our vileness, depravity, unworthiness, emptiness, a greater feeling of our sins, and the urgent need for salvation, we are said to be re-awakening.

• Isaiah 59:2; Nehemiah 9:1 – Dealing with the Sin Problem 2. The reawakening will compel us to address the issue of sin. Sin is a rebellion against God, with terrible, tragic, and deadly consequences that prohibit us from sincere worship – Romans 12:1-2. All of the sins that easily bother us must be dealt with.
• Psalm 32:5 describes true repentance. With crushed and contrite hearts, we must seek God. True repentance entails recognizing our sins, repenting of them, and taking deliberate actions to overcome them.

“Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would pour down at your presence.” Come down to light twigs ablaze and cause water to boil, as the melting fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, to make thy name known to thine opponents, so that the nations may tremble at thy presence!” Isaiah 64:1-2 Isaiah 64:1-2 Isaiah 64:1-2 Isaiah 64:

A thirst for God has always been an unavoidable and continual prerequisite for igniting revival; a live thirst for knowledge of the living God, as well as a longing and a burning desire to see Him act, displaying Himself and His might, rising and scattering His enemies.

• 2 Corinthians 1:7 – Willingness to make sacrifices. To assist drive the job forward, we must be willing to sacrifice our feelings, our business, and our time. Ministers must be willing to put their faith in God and employ their God-given abilities.
• Matthew 22:35-40; Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:14; John 13:34-35; Matthew 22:35-40; Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:14; John 13:34-35.
• The love of Christians for one another is one factor that will bring revival to the entire globe. All of God's commandments have one purpose: to teach us to love one another.
• Ezekiel 28:11-17; James 4:7-10. Humbling ourselves. Pride is the original sin. The only sin that the devil never accuses you of is pride. God resists the haughty and grants grace to the humble, according to 1 Peter 5:5-6. As a result, humble yourself in order to be rejuvenated, and God will exalt you.
• The Word of God is preached – Hebrew 4:12; 2 Timothy 4:2; Mark 2:2. The preaching of the Word is capable of igniting genuine revivals. The Holy Spirit convicts people of their spiritual laziness and sin when the Word of God is spoken. Simultaneously, He opens their eyes to see God's holiness and the severity of His wrath against sin.
• 2 Kings 20:19; Deuteronomy 6:1-3; Proverbs 29:15; Hebrews 12:6-11. Parental attitudes toward their offspring. Hezekiah received a prophecy from God that Judah will be exiled to Babylon in the future. Hezekiah's response demonstrates his folly. “The LORD's word, which thou hast spoken, is good,” he said. Isn't it excellent, he remarked, if there is calm and truth in my days?” Hezekiah was unconcerned about future generations' spiritual decline; all that mattered to him was that happy times and truth existed in his days.

Many godly congregations and ethical Christian parents are making the same error that Hezekiah did today. Many people assume that once their children have been saved, their work is done. The importance of parents' and grandparents' views toward their children and their children's children in igniting spiritual rebirth cannot be overstated.

• Fathers must recognize that they bear major responsibility for their children's spiritual development.
• The way fathers treat their moms is one of the ways they provoke their children's rage. It is critical that a father expresses his love for his wife by tenderly treating her and speaking sweetly about and to her. The children's hearts will be turned to their father as a result of this.
• Fathers are prone to focusing on their work and making money at the expense of their true priorities, which are their children's souls.
• A grandfather sharing with his grandkids the ways in which he has seen God act throughout his life, as well as the proofs of what God has given him, would demonstrate to the grandchildren that God is real and trustworthy – Deuteronomy 4:9.
• God wants every man to pass on a heritage to his children, grandchildren, and future generations that is more valuable than money, property, or possessions: our belief and faith in Jesus Christ.
• God desires each generation of grandparents to pass down a family history of testimony of how God worked, provided, judged, and revealed the secrets of God's Word to their dads, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and so on. This is what it means to have a heavenly ancestry.
• When these stories are repeated as part of a family history, it helps young children, grandkids, and great-grandchildren to understand God.
• God wants us to have long-term revivals in our homes. In today's world, there are far too many lives at risk to focus solely on peace and truth, as Hezekiah did.
• This is the key to raising a godly family that will last for generations.
• Each of us has been given the responsibility and opportunity to have a lasting impact on our descendants and to bring about a lasting revival in our families by God.

It is consequently our responsibility to be men after God's heart and to lead our families in putting their complete confidence and faith in Jesus Christ.

• Christians confess and repent of the sins they have been committing. People who go to church but aren't actually saved are saved. As they witness the changed lives of God's people, many strangers are led to the Lord for salvation.

We are living in dangerous times. We need to pray more earnestly to God, asking Him to resurrect His Church throughout the world. We must be actively involved in prayer, asking God to move in our communities, nations, and, most significantly, in Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries.

We shall be genuinely rescued when God restores us and shines His face upon us; we will be set on fire for Him, and people will gather from far and wide to witness us burn for the Lord.

In the name of Jesus, may Your fire of renewal engulf every aspect of our life.

How do I rekindle my spiritual life?

What does it mean to resurrect? Simply expressed, it means “to restore the functionality or validity of anything.” So, what about your spirit has become inactive or has lost its validity? Here's a simple test to see if you're ready: Do you find yourself ruminating on minor irritations in your daily life? Do you have a hard time recalling the last time you felt truly happy?

It's possible that your inner spirit requires a “waking,” and spring is an excellent time to assess your situation and take steps toward a more positive, anxiety-free outlook!

Here are three suggestions to help you rekindle your spirit, as well as “5 Inspiring Quotes” from our Cancer Fighters members to get you started.

1. Work on your core

Our entire being is conditioned to perform better — emotionally, mentally, and physically – when we focus on growing our spirit, the core of who we are. Some exercises to build your spiritual core may include the following, depending on your personal interests:

Any action that brings you closer to – rather than further away from – your thoughts and feelings might help you live more cheerfully in the present moment. These activities are referred to as “mindfulness” by some specialists. Mindfulness has been shown to increase overall mood, boost emotional, physical, and social well-being, and reduce anxiety, despair, and rage, according to several studies published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Percy McCray, Jr., Director of Faith-Based Programs at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), warns what can happen if we don't take the time to build our spiritual health in his blog, Revive Yourself, Your Spirit, and Your Health.

“It's critical to take a breath and reflect. If we don't, we'll waste our time shopping, eating, drinking, and socializing in vain attempts to resurrect our spirits.” “Instead of re-energizing us, these pleasures might leave us feeling languid and aimless,” explains Rev. Percy. Every human, however, has a thirst, hunger, and yearning for true meaning, value, and purpose in life.

2. Re-establish (or re-establish) healthy relationships

Living with cancer provides many people a new perspective, one that prioritizes relationships over all else. Given the stress of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, it's not unexpected that problems in relationships, particularly between couples, occur frequently. “Fight the cancer, not each other,” says Michael Uhl, MA, MDiv, LMFT, a Mind-Body Therapist at CTCA in Zion, Illinois. He suggests the following ideas for constructing a house:

• Maintain open channels of communication and draw on previous expertise. Whenever a crisis occurs, make an effort to improve communication. Mutual understanding, not necessarily agreement, should be the goal. It may be painful to discuss feelings, yet it is unshared feelings that cause relationships to suffer.
• Make sure you have a strong support system in place. Bringing friends and other family members on board might provide a much-needed reprieve from caregiving obligations, even if your partner is ready to do it all. Both patients and caregivers require “down time” to manage the plethora of experiences and emotions that accompany cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
• Speak with a therapist who has experience with cancer. Speaking with an unbiased therapist who has worked with other cancer patients can assist couples in expressing their emotions and confirming that the sentiments they are experiencing are normal. Discussing all of the emotions—fear, anger, and grief—either together or separately brings them to the surface and aids in the development of useful coping mechanisms.

Relationships with people you care about — a spouse, family, or close friends – and doing things you both enjoy are stimulating. They have a regenerating and restoring effect.

3. Control Your Thoughts

What do you think about when you're not working? It's only normal for people to inquire “When confronted with a catastrophic sickness, one would wonder, “Why me?” Focusing on this question, on the other hand, can leave you feeling stuck and frustrated. Focusing your thoughts on things that give you hope, on the other hand, might make you feel empowered and revitalize your spirit.

We invited members of our Cancer Fighters group, many of whom are cancer survivors, to provide encouraging remarks “It lifts their spirits.” The following are five of them “To motivate you, here are some “Inspiring Quotes”:

“According to Ardua.”

This Latin phrase translates to “The McIntyre family motto is “despite trials.” Richard A. McIntyre, Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, shared this.

“God is in control of the cancer; the cancer is not in control of me!” Viola Jones of Olathe, Kansas, shared this.

David Brown and Kathy Mosley, a patient and caregiver from Fairbanks, Alaska, believe one of Baha'u'llah's Baha'i prayers in the Baha'i Prayer book brings them much comfort and peace:

“O my God, memory of Thee is my remedy, and Thy name is my mending.

My aim is to be near Thee, and my companion is love for Thee.

Thy mercy to me is my salvation and healing in both this world and the next.

“Truly, you are the All-Abundant, the All-Knowing, and the All-Wise.”

Kimalea Conrad, a cancer survivor from Telluride, Colorado, says Bible verses inspire her; one of her favorites is the one below. “To me, this verse signifies that cancer has no ability to make me terrified unless I allow it,” Conrad explains.

“God did not give us a fearful spirit, but a spirit of strength, love, and self-control.” Revelation 2:7

Surviving cancer typically demands a heroic amount of physical, mental, and spiritual courage, as any survivor or caregiver knows. “Rev. Percy believes that connecting to a greater source of power can bring that balance, stability, and grounding. “Many of us overlook the most obvious sources of meaning, worth, and purpose: service, forgiveness, hope, peace, and faith. Connecting to these global forces of empowerment is, in many ways, the simplest method to rekindle our spirit.”

How does God refresh my soul?

Every cry of the heart has a response from God. The Father will “send us another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor – Counsellor, Strengthener, Standby),” as Jesus says in John 14:16 (AMP).

We're already dehydrated by the time we're thirsty. This holds true for our spiritual lives as well. But finding refreshment in Him is not difficult; all we have to do is position ourselves to receive it.

Our refreshment is directly proportional to the level of our repentance.

“So repent and turn to God, and your sins will be forgiven, and the Lord will send you times of refreshing.” 3:19 (NASB)

The narrative of Gideon is told in Judges 6:1–24. The Israelites were bad in the eyes of the Lord, according to verse 1, thus the Lord delivered them to the Midianites for seven years.

In verse 6, they say: “cried out to the Lord for assistance.”

God responded by sending them Gideon, a rescuer.

The Holy Spirit refreshes us like a refreshing shower, washing away the dirt that has accumulated on us as a result of living life without God. It could be anything from tension and stress to sadness and grief as a result of difficult circumstances.

To wipe things away, we must acknowledge God and repent before Him, just as the Israelites did.

Repentance entails making a 180-degree reversal and beginning to live life God's way rather than our own.

Our refreshment is greater than our reality.

When the angel of the Lord appears to Gideon in verses 11-14, his initial instinct is to protest and inform him that God has abandoned the Israelites. Gideon, on the other hand, presses the Lord's angel to persuade him that he is the Lord. In verses 14-24, we see how the Lord reveals His strength, instilling faith in Gideon that he and his people have a future. Gideon was able to substitute his image of abandonment for the Lord's promise of future blessing.

(ESV) Isaiah 44:3 God offers nutrition and refreshment by pouring forth His Spirit on us. Our hungry and thirsty hearts can be filled by the Holy Spirit. It's as though water is being poured over a thirsty land when our souls are revived. “The Lord is my shepherd,” says Psalm 23. He takes me to verdant pastures, walks me beside still waters, and refreshes my spirit.”

Our refreshment is to go out to bless others.

Peace and hope are brought by the Holy Spirit. We must, however, spread that serenity and blessing to others.

A “generous person will thrive,” according to Proverbs 11:25, and “whoever refreshes others will be rejuvenated.” It's another example of the Biblical sowing and reaping idea. We receive a blessing of refreshment when we replenish others.

• Discuss a time when the Holy Spirit blessed you by filling you up after answering to a cry from your heart.
• Use this opportunity to pray with anyone in the group who is spiritually parched and in need of the Holy Spirit's refreshment.

Why is the Holy Spirit referred to as fire?

They observed what appeared to be fire tongues that split apart and landed on each of them. — Acts 2:3 (NIV)

The person and activities of the Holy Spirit are represented in the New Testament by a variety of pictures. The Holy Spirit is depicted as fire in one artwork. On Pentecost, what appeared to be tongues of flame rested on each of the apostles, following the sound of rushing wind filling the house where they were resting. They were filled with the Holy Spirit right away, and their lives were permanently changed.

In the New Testament, a number of Old Testament verses help us interpret the Holy Spirit as fire. Fire, for example, indicates God's presence, as when Moses met God at the burning bush, and again when God appeared in a pillar of fire to lead his people through the wilderness (Exodus 3:2; 13:21).

The presence of God, the Holy Spirit, is symbolized as tongues of fire in Acts. This satisfies John the Baptist's prediction that the Messiah would be baptized “with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11-12). This also signifies that the Holy Spirit's purification operation continues in our lives today. The Holy Spirit enters into our lives to cleanse and purify us so that we can become more like Christ in our daily lives.

The prospect of being purged by fire can be frightening, but we can rest certain that the same holy God who offered his only Son and poured out his Spirit at Pentecost desires to make us holy, just as he is.

Please, Holy Spirit, come into our life today as you did with the Pentecost Christians. Cleanse and purify us so that we can reflect Jesus' glory throughout the globe. Amen.

Is fire a symbol of the Holy Spirit?

The dove is used to reveal the Holy Spirit's gentle yet mighty workings. Because a dove is a fragile creature that is easily frightened, Paul warns the church against distressing the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30). The Holy Spirit will not stay in a place where His ministry is rejected for long. God gently points out our failings and nudges us in the correct way through the Holy Spirit's gentle workings.

Fire: In the comments concerning the Holy Spirit's baptism (Matthew 3:11) and the tongues of fire on the coming of the Holy Spirit, fire is mentioned as a sign of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3-4). Fire illuminates, heats, refines, cleanses, and transforms materials into new forms. The Holy Spirit's fire is not about burning as a project, because the Bible never says that the Holy Spirit is sent to us to destroy us, but to help us.

Oil: Priests were consecrated and ordained in the Old Testament as oil was sprinkled on their heads (Exod. 29:7 – see also Lev. 8). As they assumed power, kings were also anointed with oil. Oil was also needed to keep the lamps in the Holy Place glowing, and it was critical that they never went out (Exod. 27:20). As a result, the Holy Spirit not only anoints and empowers people for Divine service, but also enlightens and lubricates them. In our life, the Holy Spirit both illuminates and removes friction. Anointing the ill with oil is also a common practice (Mark 6:13; James 5:14).

How can I receive fire of God?

1. A hunger and thirst for God's message.

If all a Christian does is read a passage of Scripture per day and does not understand or digest what he or she reads, he or she will not get very far with the Lord.

‘It is stated, That man shall not live by food alone, but by every word of God,' Jesus responded.

Some people rely on what they learned in Sunday School when they were children. Many people believe that their brain is aging and that they are losing the ability to remember things. It's a shame that God will not accept such justifications. Simultaneously, the devil will take advantage of their lack of knowledge of God's word in order to engage with them. Some people are unconcerned. Those who were serious about the Lord while we grew in our Christian faith are now doing something tangible for Him. Those who only came to fellowship for the sake of fellowship and had no time for God's message are still patching up their lives today.

2. Develop a prayer habit.

‘Pray without ceasing,' says the Bible. We speak with God through prayer, and He never gets tired of hearing from His children.

3. Pursue holiness in your life.

‘No man can see God without holiness,' declares the Bible. In words, thoughts, and acts, live a sinless life.

4. Absolute submission to God

Whatever God instructs you to do, whether directly or through His words, you must do it without hesitation. When God asks you to do something, don't dispute with Him, whether you agree or disagree. Even if it doesn't seem rational, go ahead and do it.

5. Have a strong yearning for the Lord's return.

You must be ready for His return, knowing that He could return at any time; by doing so, you will be unconcerned with the things of the world and will not do anything that would offend the Lord.

6. Have a ferocious faith in God.

Take God's word for it. Do not be the type of Christian who moans and weeps.

7. Self-sacrificial love

It is an act of love that demonstrates our devotion to the Lord. ‘By this will folks know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love for one another,' he says.

What is the element of fire?

The “fire triangle” is made up of three elements: oxygen, heat, and fuel. When you add the fourth element, a chemical reaction, you get a fire “tetrahedron.” The crucial thing to remember is that if you remove any of these four items, you will either not have a fire or it will be extinguished.