Being a believer isn't always easy, especially when you don't get much encouragement to do so. It is a lonely road at times. You wonder sometimes if you are going to make it or not. I will admit that I have wondered that about myself many times. I am determined to finish this race.
I remember an old song many years ago "Keep the Flame Burning" sung by Debby Boone and Phil Driscol. It has always been an inspiration for me.
Here are some of the lyrics:Lord, I find myself needing You
Like I never have before
In all of the darkness around me
Every day, my hunger's growing more
It's clear to me now, You are my only refuge
My port in the troubled sea
Help me to give my life completely to You
And make me only what You want me to be
Lord, just keep the flame burning in my heart
Light my way with the fire of Your spirit
Keep the flame burning in my heart
And let it spread to whoever comes near it
Lord, just keep the flame burning in my heart
Children, He knows what you're going through
He suffered more than you'll ever know
Well, He's drawing us closer and closer to Him
He'll be back soon
You've got to get ready to go
Well, there's no time for complacency
There's no room for compromise
Just walk straight and strong
'Cause it won't belong
'Til we see Him split the eastern skies
Lord, just keep the flame burning in our hearts
Light our way with the fire of Your spirit
Keep the flame burning in our hearts
And let it spread to whoever comes near it
Lord, just keep the flame burning in our hearts
Listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/ZkJUzV6mCN4?si=wbG--F5fEkJEsCiy
Such a powerful song to express how it feels sometimes. There are times I don't really know if anyone cares if I am a believer or think that I might be misguided in some way. I can tell you that this is the only way I know to be. To believe in God through his Son Jesus Christ. It may seem silly to others but it has been my life for so many years. To know me, you have to accept that is how I am. I won't debate it with you and I won't force you to believe that same as I do. I just live my life the best I can everyday. I'm really not sure if I am even making much of an impact in anyone's life. I'm not a preacher with a pulpit and I have no ministry other than to write. I can only do what I feel like I should do. I can't do God's part for Him.
Most of all...I want to keep that flame burning. The desire to keep going and to keep the faith. When I was young I may have wanted to make a name for myself or find satisfaction with success in some type of ministry. Today I want my life to be faithful to the God that I serve and to be content with my life today. I don't seek the spotlight. I simply want to make it. Most of my years are behind me now so I want to keep the flame burning in my heart that was ignited many years ago and has kept me on this journey.
