Embers

On Wednesday there were a lot of things on my mind. Mikey was sick on Tuesday, my father-in-law is battling lung cancer and was diagnosed to a very short period of time left to live. The fires that seemed like forever to put out from Montecito, Sylmar, Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills were still blazing in some parts of the hillsides and the ashes from these fires were everywhere. There was a ton of stuff on my mind and things that I needed to do, but not enough time to do them all. Does this kind of sound familiar with you also?

As I was spending time with God and praying for all of the things that were happening, the Lord met with me and wanted me to rest and not worry about the tasks I needed to do. As I was resting in Him, I suddenly saw the flames of the horrific fires that were portrayed on television throughout the days and nights. The houses that were destroyed, the scores of people who lost their homes and everything that was precious to them (pictures, keepsakes, etc.) was gone. I started praying for all those who were evacuated and especially those who lost their homes and valuables.

The picture then shifted in my mind's eye to observing embers flying all around as the winds took them from one place to the next. The embers starting new fires in places miles from the original fire. The Lord then changed those fires into seeing His "Holy Fire" and all of us who are part of God's family becoming the small embers of His "Holy Fire". I know God longs for us to grow in intimacy with Him and wants us to be an intricate part of His "Holy Fire". By the wind of His Holy Spirit we could become His embers to flow wherever He desires us to land. We become em-blazed to reach people who might not know God or to allow Him to use us to help others become "on fire" for Him.

The fires and all disasters are devastating, but God is in control of all things and He oftentimes uses these disasters and circumstances to turn things around to bring about light and goodness from darkness and evil. As I was praying for more of Him, the Lord had me write these words. Just as He has given me these words, I pray that they would resonate with you as well . . .

May my embers glow so bright
May I be in Your eyes, a delight
Help me to excite others to see God's light
May my embers glow so bright

May my embers glow so bright
Lord take me to the highest of heights
And where I could fly with you my special kite
May my embers glow so bright

May my embers glow so bright
And with the strength of all my might
Hold onto You Lord, oh so tight
May my embers glow so bright

May my embers glow so bright
As I lay my head down this starry night
May my eyes gaze upon Your marvelous sight
May my embers glow so bright

Blessings,
Ray