Key Verse:

“His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones…”

— Jeremiah 20:9

Rooted Truth:

Being set apart is not about cold religion—it’s about a burning love for God that cannot be contained.

Faith Story:

John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, once prayed,

“Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God… and they alone will shake the gates of hell.”

Wesley was a man set ablaze. He rode thousands of miles to preach, faced riots, rejection, and exhaustion, but he could not be silenced. Why? Because he was consumed with a holy fire that started in the secret place. His life reminds us: when the fire of God burns within, it always sets us apart.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Hebrews 12:29 – “For our God is a consuming fire.”

Psalm 39:3 – “My heart became hot within me… then I spoke with my tongue.”

Luke 24:32 – “Did not our hearts burn within us… while he opened to us the Scriptures?”

Daily Practice:

Kindle the fire. Spend intentional time in prayer and Scripture. Ask God to reignite holy passion in areas that have grown cold. Fan the flame.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, set me ablaze with holy passion. Let Your word burn within me and overflow into everything I do. I don’t want to live lukewarm—I want to burn brightly for You. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

Has your passion for God grown cold or distant?

What are you doing to tend the flame of devotion in your life?

How can you stir up holy fire in others around you?

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Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith