Courage is mine. Life is hard and sometimes it feels like we don't have a guide. But I want to encourage you to read the Bible and follow the voice of The Most High. How can you hear his voice ? By praying and worshipping him. I remember being a "beginner" in my journey and thinking I would never hear from God because of my mistakes and low self esteem. But the more I would get on my knees, read verses, and sing songs of worship to him I began to recognize his voice. Your desire has to be being able to see God in the mist of the fire. We are programmed to think of The Most High as far away but he is omni-present. He is spirit. Which means he is present everywhere at once and can easily be reached. That means even in your trials he is with you. Open your mouth and call out to him. You may have already tried everything possible but I dare you to try God. And you may feel you tried God before I dare you to try him again. I believe the same God that puts me in the fire and purifies me wants to do the same for you. Don't pretend with God, give him your everything he has something in store for you.

Prayer:

God put me in your fire.

God I know it takes fire to purify.

Lord my desire is to be more like you.

I want to be more holy, righteous, loving, and pleasing in your sight.

If the trying in the fire is what I need then Lord try me.

Fire consume me. Greater.

Lord purify my hands. Lord purify my heart. Lord purify my mind. Lord purify my life.

Lord purify the parts of me I try to hide. Go deep within me and set me free.

Lord my trials and tribulations aren't for nothing. I'm coming out stronger and wiser than ever before.

God you can have me. All of me belongs to you.

Most High make me a greater example.

Let the fire speak to my identity and purify me. Wash away my impurities.

Let your fire consume me. Lord take away what you desire. Lord I surrender.

Amen.