Key Verse:

“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God,

which is in thee…”

— 2 Timothy 1:6

Rooted Truth:

The fire God puts in your heart must be tended—fed with obedience, protected with vigilance, and stirred with faith.

Faith Story:

Paul’s words to Timothy are powerful: “Stir up the gift…”

The phrase literally means “fan into flame.”

Timothy had a spark.

Paul wanted a blaze.

Spiritual fire doesn’t remain by accident—it remains by attention.

Just like a campfire that slowly cools unless it’s stirred, fed, and protected, the fire of the Holy Spirit grows as we actively respond.

Many believers lose their flame—not because God withdrew, but because they stopped tending the fire.

Neglect smothers what prayer once ignited.

Distraction cools what worship once warmed.

Compromise dampens what the Spirit once set ablaze.

But the good news?

Any flame God starts can be stirred again.

Your fire is not dead — it may simply need fresh wind.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Leviticus 6:13 – “The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.”

Psalm 51:12 – “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation…”

Galatians 5:25 – “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”

Daily Practice:

Identify one spiritual discipline you’ve neglected — prayer, Scripture, worship, community, fasting, service, confession.

Commit to rekindling it today, even if with a small, simple step.

Keep fanning the flame.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, stir up the flame You’ve placed within me.

Give me discipline to tend it, courage to protect it, and passion to feed it.

I don’t want a flicker—I want a blaze for Your glory.

Keep the fire burning strong in me. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What are the biggest threats to the flame of God in your life?

• What habits strengthen your fire—and which ones smother it?

• What step can you take today to “stir up” the gift God has placed in you?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith