“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me” (Psalm 51:10–11).
Only when God pours out upon us the spirit of love and supplication can we truly worship Him. The Lord is Spirit, and only those who seek Him with sincerity and truth can offer worship that pleases Him. This spirit is the divine fire kindled in the believer’s heart—the same fire that the Lord lit on the bronze altar and commanded never to be extinguished. It may be covered by the ashes of weakness or weariness, but it never goes out, for it is sustained by God Himself.
This fire remains alive in those who choose to walk in obedience to the magnificent commandments of the Most High. Faithfulness is the fuel that keeps the flame burning—obedience rekindles fervor, purifies worship, and renews communion. The faithful heart becomes a permanent altar, where love for God does not fade, but is strengthened with each act of surrender.
So, feed the fire that the Lord has kindled in you. Remove the ashes of distraction and add the wood of prayer and obedience. The Father does not let His fire die in the hearts of those who seek Him, but keeps it burning until the day we are wholly consumed by His eternal light in Christ. Adapted from J.C. Philpot. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Beloved Father, I praise You because You kindle in me the fire of Your Spirit. Do not allow this flame to go out, but make it grow day by day.
Lord, help me to live according to Your magnificent commandments, offering You a pure heart and sincere worship that never grows cold or is extinguished.
Oh, dear God, I thank You because You keep the flame of faith alive within me. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is the holy fire that lights my altar. Your commandments are the wood that sustains the flame of my love for You. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
