APR, MAY, JUN 2025 VOLUME 18 Issue 2
When we are in an off season, sometimes we’ve gotta go through the fire. I don’t literally mean a real fire, but we have to go through a spiritual fire! We can get so distracted thinking about the next season that we sometimes don’t even enjoy the present. People can say, “When I get into this school, I’ll be the best.” Or perhaps other things. You can fill in the blank.
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When you drive past a farm have you ever wondered why they burnt the grass? Well, it’s not because they don’t need it anymore. It’s done to remove crop residue and to prepare for the next planting season. We should view this with a spiritual lens. Sometimes God may burn off friends that aren’t good influences. He may burn off a bad job. Etc. But, it’s all for our own good!
Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
He’s working when you don’t see it. He wants the best for you, so listen to Him. Seek Him first. Sometimes we’ve gotta be still and listen; let Him flow through us so that we can let Him flow out of us. Truth be told, you won’t always be ecstatic, but you will always have joy with following Jesus! Spend time with God. Let Him start a fire in you!
