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Keep your fire burning. Hey Sis! Happy weekend. I trust that your weekend is coming up nice? Hurray! If you are in Lagos, then you should have gotten an inkling from the news that our journey to normalcy as a state and indeed as a Nation has begun and whew, aren't we just so excited about that?!? As much as we are excited about it, we need to watch out, especially as regards our spiritual life. We need to be super  careful that what we have built in terms of our relationship and fellowship with Jesus does not begin to wane when life goes back to 'normal'. It's interesting because God told me this about 5 days before the president's address and i didn't even know that the outcome of his address was going to go in the direction that it went. It means that God who already saw ahead of world events, had begun making plans to protect his favorite girls and make sure that they never depart from his presence again even after the world overcomes this virus. The Lord told me tonight to remind you that the fire on your altar must never go down even if the world goes back to it's normal state. "Fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it shall not go out" Leviticus 6:13 (ESV) During this entire covid-19 episode, because it was a compulsory holiday for the whole world, many of us have been forced to reflect, reckon, evaluate and prioritize. We've been honest with ourselves enough to admit that we can actually do things better with our lives, and how we are living it. That's really what God wanted - for us to stop right in the midst of life's rat race, and ask ourselves some deep questions about how we are spending our time and if at all we are investing it in the things that matter. This has been achieved considerably. But Sis, the Lord DOES NOT want you to go back to being lukewarm or non-nonchalant about your relationship with him afterwards. When the stores are no longer locked and there are no restrictions on our movement again, would you still make the Lord a priority? Would you still make out time to worship him and sing praises to his name when you have your entire freedom back? Would  you still enjoy his presence and invest quality time in scriptural study or would you go back to giving non-stop excuses? I pray that your answer is in the affirmative, and that beyond giving an answer with your lips, you will put in the work required to stand by the decision you are making tonight. Because that is truly what Jesus is wants. Sis, no matter how busy you become post-covid, please ensure that your priorities are always set on Jesus and him being at the center of your life, and that your  fellowship with the Holy Spirit continues to take precedence over and above every other thing that matters to you. That is the only way to ensure true GROWTH. The Lord wanted me to tell you this personally and specifically because he says he has been deeply enjoying your quiet time and daily fellowship with him and he doesn't want for it to stop or diminish at all, he wants it to continue FoEva! So sis, as we slowly reintegrate back into our normal cycle- wake up, dash off to work/school/store or anywhere else, let's not forget that the fire on our personal altars must never go down and that we must pray without ceasing. We must be careful not to quench the presence and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. "Pray without ceasing...do not quench the Spirit" 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 (ESV) Remember that the fire needs wood to burn its brightest and that without wood the fire begins to diminish. This wood is our daily investment in the Word and in prayer. If the fire diminishes, we open the door to the enemy to come into our lives and DECEIVE us, and that is certainly not what Jesus wants for us. As long as you remain willing, hungry and desirous of grooming your relationship with Jesus, he will always be willing to help you and stick with you. This is so important because it would be useless to have gone on this long break if we lose every thing we gathered spiritually during this holiday in the twinkle of an eye. What are some practical ways to keep your fire burning?: i) Praying always in the spirit ii) Bible study iii) Listening to anointed Worship music iv) Being accountable to trusted Christian brethren v) Associating with people who are on fire for God as well vi) Listening to Christian tapes & Videos vi) Reading Christian books and articles vii) Avoiding distraction and unnecessary social media exposure (it can drain your fire in no time) I hope this helps, and I hope that you truly will keep holding on and never quit on your journey with Christ. Keep pursuing after him desperately and i know he will help you. PS: Remember to clock in on your prayer and word time daily, spending a minimum of 20 minutes on each activity. MEDITATION SCRIPTURE: Acts 2: 1-12. Love you so much, xoxo. Regina U.