“And for this reason I
remind you to kindle afresh the gift
of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands" (2 Timothy 1:6; NASB).
I’ve been reading blogs where some have chosen words for the year. Here
is mine; KINDLE. To awake, stir up, rouse, ignite, promote, to stimulate what
God has given me to do. My fire has been doused and covered with dirt so that
no one even knows what once was there. I’ve been “camping” all around this pile
of kindling that’s sitting in my back room.
So guess what verses God has been using to turn my head in this
direction, give me instructions as to how to light the match and hand me a log.
Gulp….I know, I know, but Lord…”kindle the treasure”—(Ha, that is for Johnnie)
and start again.
So I’m going to start stacking the wood (notes) and blow the dust off
my matches and try again. Will y’all hold my hand to the fire-so to speak-and
come and roast marshmallows with me?
Father, grant enough kindling in
me to restart my fire. May I strive to retain the “grace-gift” given me. I consider it a privilege to write for You.
Karen Evans is a southern gal who was born in New Orleans and graduated from Louisiana College. She got her Mrs. degree there, too. Then she and her husband moved farther south to Florida with more gators and beautiful beaches. The Lord has blessed the couple with two wonderful children and three grandchildren who are her pride and joy.
Her writing has been published in God Encounters, a compilation book by James Stuart Bell, and in Focus on the Family’s Teen Phases magazine. She also has a story in the book, Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home When Your Soldier Leaves for Battle, compiled by Edie Melson.
Karen is a talented photographer who loves that artistic medium. She pairs her photos with Scripture and anecdotes on her website and blog, Seeking God's Extraordinary in the Ordinary.
She writes that her sole purpose is to be an ambassador for the Lord in all she does.
Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home When Your Soldier Leaves for Battle is available at Amazon: Kindle and Paperback.
3 comments:
Would love to come roast marshmallows with you! And my word for the year is humility. And don't even ask why. lol
Karen, thanks for sharing your word with us. And your dolphin photo. Love it!
Pat, you are too funny. :)
Hi Pat, come on down, I'll have plenty of chocolate and graham crackers. :) Wow, your word is good, too.
Awww, your welcome Johnnie. That was such a thrill to swim and touch dolphins. :)
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