RE-Building Passion by Dr. Charles Stanley

READ 1 Timothy 4:15
Some people are drawn by the warmth and appeal of a fire on the hearth.
Just as, some non-believers will be attracted to Christians who are passionate for Jesus Christ.
The Lord wants His followers to be a “city set on a hill”.
He wants the “light of the world,” shining brightly in the darkness.
This can be done with Jesus’ love and message of redemption according to Matthew chapter five.
But, it’s possible for our “fire” to cool, which affects our witness.
If this should happen to you, take steps to re-kindle the flame of passion for your relationship with the Savior.
**First, be aware of where you are.
Is your walk with God less dynamic than it used to be?
**Then, recall where you once were.
Think back to what it was like when you had zeal for the Lord.
**Next, acknowledge that you’ve drifted.
Ask God to speak to you, and read His Word expectantly.
** Spend time daily in prayer.
Don’t just list things you want, but express a desire to really know your heavenly Father.
** Ask the Holy Spirit to help you refocus your attention.
Think about what life can be like when Jesus is at the center.
You will no longer be content with anything less than God’s best.
***The apostle Paul gave Timothy instruction on living a life pleasing to the Father.
Then He added the reminder to be “absorbed” in these things.
**We should also saturate our minds with the principles of God.
The Lord desires that your faith have excitement and fervor.
He’ll use your “fire” to draw others to Himself and to bless you in the process.
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KNOWING HEAVENLY FATHER Reading Scripture and keeping a journal of what you learn about Heavenly Father will give me a mental picture of who my Father is.

I have a visual picture of who my earthly father along with physical understanding of his love when he would hug me, tell me when I did a good or bad job and what his expectations of me were.

Taking the time to read about Heavenly Father and who HE is and what He wants of me will give me a better idea of how I should be living for Him. A journal helps keep the focus of His spiritual being and how He loves and cares for me, His child.

Satan will keep my life busy . He doesn't want me ( or anyone else) to have this understanding.
But I must keep in mind, that if I want to feel the warmth and love of my Heavely Father, then I must follow the instructions Dr. Stanley has outlined above.