There’s Beauty In the Fire We Carry

The fire that God places inside of us, that boldness, that passion, that conviction…it was never meant to push people away. It was meant to draw them in.

Fire brings warmth.
It gathers people close.
It offers light when everything around feels dark.

People are drawn to a good fire the same way hearts are drawn to the warmth and strength of someone who carries the fire of God well.

But here’s the thing, when we start using it to burn through whatever stands in our way or to scorch what doesn’t line up with our plans, we lose the beauty of what that flame was meant for.

The same fire that once brought warmth can turn wild and destructive when it’s fueled by pride, anger, or control.

I love a fiery woman. I love a little spark, a little edge. Because God made women like that on purpose.

Our fire was never meant to burn unchecked…it was meant to burn under His direction.
Not to consume, but to comfort.
Not to destroy, but to direct.
Not to scorch, but to shine.

A woman who learns to tend her fire with wisdom and grace becomes the kind of woman who lights the way for others to find their way to Him.

So maybe this week, ask yourself:

 How will you use your fire?
Will it bring warmth?
Will it offer light?
Will it draw others closer to Him?

Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.
— 2 Timothy 1:6