The Fire by Mary Meile  

When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we should also be ready and willing to submit to the Holy Spirit cleansing fire. This is a process that must occur if we really desire to live a life of freedom. Freedom from destructive habits, past hurts and wounds that keep us bound to self and we walk around empty, wounded, full of pain and no real joy or peace. The scripture states that whom the Son shall set free shall be free indeed!  Jesus Christ does not leave us when we walk the purifying and sanctifying process; on the contrary, he walks right beside us in the fire! He is forever present, lovingly leading the way and encouraging us. He has a genuine desire to see us healed and clothed in his righteousness for he gave his life and died for us to have this freedom. A new life, a new creation, a new mindset. There is no other road worth journeying down in the world. The road is filled with awe, reverence, excitement, anticipation, tears, laughter, humility, hope, strength, courage, renewal, vitality, vigor, and love. It tears down the old and builds a new foundation that when shaken will not fall to the ground.    

I encourage you to travel the narrow path and be separate for God. I have come a long way since my LORD and Savior Jesus Christ revealed himself to me 23 months ago. I know that my journey still unfolds daily and there is more work to be done as he continues to transform me into his image of love. I submit myself daily and ask him to remove anything from within me that is not pleasing to him or that will not benefit others. The walk has been beyond my expectations and many times I find it hard to explain in words. Let me make it perfectly clear that this is not an easy walk; however, it is one that you can not afford to miss out on. Yes, you will be required to surrender all of your SELF and ALLOW the Holy Spirit of the Living God to do his work in you. That means that he will purge, cut away, and remove old habits and mindsets that hold you back from realizing who you are in Christ Jesus. You are a child of God, a joint heir with Christ Jesus, Children of the most Highest, a child of light. We all have a commission on this earth given to us by the LORD Jesus. There is a work to be done for the kingdom of God and we are his earthen vessels, soldiers, and the Saints.

Be willing and obedient. Have a mindset that says, I am willing LORD, whatever it takes, I am committed to you and your ways. Do NOT miss this invitation to have an intimate relationship with the true and living God, our creator. Be blessed and receive your divine birthright as a child of God. Do not let the enemy (Satan) lie and devour your precious life as you are here for only a brief period of time.