By Morris Wambua

From a Roaring Fire to Flickering Embers

Once, your heart was ablaze for God—a fire so fierce that it felt unstoppable. You lived with a passion that burned through every fiber of your being. You prayed as if every word mattered, preached with a boldness that could move mountains, and pursued holiness like your life depended on it. You were consumed by a zeal that lit up your soul. But now, look at where you are. Be honest. That roaring inferno of faith has dwindled into mere flickering embers, barely alive. What happened to you? Where did that uncontainable fire go? Are you satisfied now with merely reminiscing about those past spiritual highs? Do you find solace in your memories rather than living them out today? Look at yourself—you’ve grown complacent. The zeal that once pushed you forward has been steadily replaced by a creeping, deadly indifference. You’re not alone in this; many of us are clutching at the fading images of a vibrant faith, wondering where it all went wrong, but let’s be brutally honest: it’s not enough to simply recall who you used to be. Nostalgia won’t save you. God is calling you to reignite that flame, move beyond the safety of memory, and step, trembling, back into the consuming fire of His presence. Are you ready to confront the truth of your own heart?
The Fading Flame of Revival

There was a season when your spiritual life was electric. Every prayer you uttered, every act of service, every time you opened your Bible felt like pouring gasoline on a bonfire inside you. Your faith was not just a piece of your life—it was your life. You moved through each day with the profound sense that God was with you, guiding you, igniting your every step.

But then, slowly, it faded.

You remember how it felt, don’t you? Waking up at dawn, driven by a relentless desire to be in God’s presence. Scripture spoke to you with such clarity that it was as if God Himself was whispering into your soul. Your prayers were vibrant conversations, not rote recitations. Your actions carried weight and intention. But now, you find yourself drifting—drifting into a lukewarm existence where you settle for the afterglow of past revivals instead of seeking fresh, soul-shaking encounters with God. Like a bonfire left untended, your passion has dwindled because you assumed it would burn on its own. Revival was never meant to be a singular event—it’s supposed to be a daily, ongoing pursuit. When did you last feel truly alive in your faith? What changed? And more importantly, why did you let it change?

God’s fire doesn’t dim. You did.

Complacency: The Silent Thief of Passion
Complacency isn’t some sudden catastrophe; it’s a slow, insidious thief that creeps in unnoticed, robbing you bit by bit until your soul is empty. In your walk with God, complacency often disguises itself as comfort or contentment. You start to think you’re doing “enough”—attending church, reading a devotional here and there—but beneath the surface, the fire that once consumed you has grown stone cold. Your spiritual life is like a house you used to clean meticulously every day. At first, every speck of dust, every stray item was swiftly dealt with. But over time, you grew tired, didn’t you? The dust settled, clutter accumulated, and you didn’t notice because you had grown accustomed to the mess. You feel that your soul is in the same state now: neglected, with remnants of what was once a vibrant, flourishing relationship with God now buried under layers of distraction, routine, and excuse after excuse. Do you remember the urgency you once had? The unstoppable drive to pray without ceasing, to devour God’s Word not out of obligation, but out of sheer delight? What once was your non-negotiable priority has now become optional, and complacency has quietly dimmed the light that was meant to shine through you. Are you content with a faith that’s “good enough”? Or does your heart ache for the more that you’ve lost along the way? Complacency is a killer, and it’s killing you softly every day you choose comfort over commitment. Have you let your soul fall asleep? Wake up.

The Aftermath of Spiritual Highs

Maybe you’ve been riding the highs of your faith like someone living with “Wedding Syndrome.” You’ve been chasing the big moments—those retreats, the conferences, the altar calls—that leave you on a spiritual high, but when the moment fades, you’re left with a haunting emptiness. You poured all your energy into the “big day” of spiritual encounters, but when the confetti settles, when the music stops, and the crowd goes home, you’re left with nothing but a hollow ache where your passion used to be. After those mountaintop moments, what’s left? The fire that roared during those peaks of clarity, those hours of surrender, those moments of divine intimacy has all but disappeared. You return to your routines feeling more like a spectator than an active participant in God’s grand story. You’re like someone who shows up to a feast, only to leave hungry because you never took the time to savor the meal!
God never intended for you to live off the scraps of past experiences. Those moments were meant to propel you deeper, not become the only sustenance you rely on. The aftermath of a spiritual high is not a time to sit back—it’s a time to press in harder, to dig deeper, to chase God with everything you’ve got. Your faith was never meant to plateau.

Are you fueling your spiritual passion, or are you just coasting, living off the fumes of past encounters?
What will you do when the music fades?

Will you keep singing? Or will you sit in silence, mourning what once was?
Rekindling the Flame: Taking Action

If your fire has dimmed, hear this: it’s not too late to reignite it. God has not changed—He’s still the same consuming fire, still eager to set your heart ablaze once more. But this time, the responsibility is squarely on your shoulders. This isn’t about striving or doing more in your own strength; it’s about positioning yourself in God’s presence, opening up every hidden, weary part of yourself, and allowing Him to reignite what has grown cold. Return to the practices that once fueled your passion.

Open your Bible—not as a duty, but as your daily bread, your lifeline.

Pray with the desperation of someone who knows they’re lost without it. Surround yourself with others who are burning bright—let their flames ignite yours. Isolation is the enemy of revival; community is its companion.

Now is the time for ruthless self-introspection. It’s time to look in the mirror and face the uncomfortable truth of where you are versus where God is calling you to be. This journey back to a burning faith is not about recapturing past moments; it’s about building a fresh, fierce, unshakeable connection with God in the present. What steps are you taking today to ensure your faith is not just a memory but a living, breathing pursuit? Don’t just sit there staring at the ashes. Get up. Stir up the embers. Throw everything you’ve got into the fire and watch as God turns it into something you never dreamed possible.
The Pain and Promise of Self-Introspection
Self-introspection is not just about identifying what’s gone wrong; it’s about making the gut wrenching decisions necessary to set things right. It’s one thing to realize your fire has dimmed; it’s another thing entirely to do something about it. This process is uncomfortable—like opening the door to a room you’ve been too ashamed to clean. It’s messy, it’s overwhelming, and it’s exactly what you need.
You can’t reignite a fire by staring at cold ashes.

You have to dig deep, find the embers, add new fuel, and protect the flame from the harsh winds of distraction, disappointment, and despair.

It’s a deliberate, intentional effort that demands your time, your attention, and your commitment. But the reward is far beyond anything you could imagine—a heart set ablaze for God, a life that radiates His love, and a faith that is not just seen but felt by everyone around you. When you take that unflinching look at your spiritual state, don’t be disheartened by the gaps you see. Let it drive you to your knees, let it push you into God’s arms.

He is faithful to meet you right where you are and to reignite the fire if you’re willing to put in the work to fan the flames. What is God revealing to you about the state of your heart, and
what will you do about it?
You’ve got two choices: stay in the comfort of complacency or step into the pain of introspection and transformation. One will keep you safe; the other will set you free.

The Relentless Pursuit of Revival

Revival isn’t a one-time experience; it’s a relentless pursuit. It’s the daily, gritty work of turning your eyes to God even when you don’t feel like it. It’s the refusal to settle, the decision to chase after God with every ounce of strength, passion, and determination you have left. Revival isn’t an event—it’s a lifestyle. And it’s not just for you; it’s for the world around you that’s desperate for a glimpse of hope, of light, of truth.
Think back to when you were most alive in your faith. Those moments weren’t coincidences—they were the result of a heart fully surrendered, a soul fully engaged, and a life fully committed to seeking God. But here’s the truth: you can’t live in those past moments. They were stepping
stones, not stopping points. The pursuit of God’s presence is an endless journey. You don’t arrive—you keep moving, keep seeking, keep knocking.
God is calling you to deeper waters, to more profound depths of relationship.

This isn’t about returning to the way things were; it’s about stepping into something entirely new. It’s about letting go of the safety of the shore and diving headfirst into the unknown. Revival starts
with one small spark. Will you be the one to ignite it?
Facing the Truth of Spiritual Apathy

Spiritual apathy is a cancer. It eats away at your passion, your purpose, your very soul, and it does so quietly, almost imperceptibly, until you wake up one day wondering why you don’t care anymore.

Apathy is the opposite of love—it’s indifference. It’s the dull, numbing feeling that whispers, “This is good enough. Why try harder? Why reach higher?”

But God is not a God of “good enough.” His love is wild, passionate, and relentless, and He calls you to mirror that intensity. Apathy has no place in a heart set on fire for God. But rooting it out requires
more than just good intentions; it requires brutal honesty, unwavering commitment, and a willingness to confront the parts of yourself that you’d rather keep hidden.

Have you become indifferent in your faith? Are you coasting, content with mediocrity? It’s time to wake up. It’s time to feel again, to care again, to burn again. God has not changed—His fire is as fierce as ever. But have you allowed the chill of apathy to cool your heart? It’s time to confront this thief and take back what it has stolen.
The Cost of Comfort
Comfort is the enemy of growth. Your soul was never meant to settle into a cozy, predictable routine. You were designed for adventure, for risk, for the kind of faith that makes no sense to the world around you. But comfort lulls you into complacency, whispering lies that make you believe safety is better than surrender, that predictability is better than passion.

The cost of comfort is high—it robs you of your potential, your purpose, and the fullness of what God has for you. Living in comfort means missing out on the miracles that only happen when you step out in faith. It means settling for a life that is easy, but empty.

Are you clinging to comfort at the expense of your calling?

Are you choosing safety over surrender?

God is calling you to more, but it’s going to cost you. Are you willing to pay the price?
Surrendering Control to Reignite Your Faith

Control is an illusion, but it’s one we hold onto with all our might. You like to think you can manage your spiritual life, that you can maintain the fire on your terms. But control is the very thing that’s
snuffing out your flame. The more you try to manage, the more you tighten your grip, the less room you leave for God to move. Surrender is terrifying because it requires you to let go of everything you think you need. But it’s also the only way to reignite your faith. You can’t be both in control and on fire for God. The two are mutually exclusive. True revival begins when you open your clenched fists and let God take over. Are you willing to surrender? Are you willing to let God lead, even if it takes you places you never planned to go? Faith is not about seeing the whole picture; it’s about trusting the One who holds it.
The Power of Community in Fanning the Flames

Isolation is where fires go to die. You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Community is not just a nice addition to your faith; it’s a necessity. You need others to challenge you, to encourage you, to call you out when you’re slipping, and to lift you up when you’re falling.

The early church thrived because they were together in everything—they prayed together, they broke bread together, they wept and rejoiced together. They were a community on fire, and that fire spread like a wildfire because they fanned each other’s flames.

Are you connected, or are you isolating yourself? Are you part of a community that fuels your passion, or are you drifting on your own, hoping to keep the fire alive? You need others, and they need you. Revival spreads through relationships, not through isolated experiences.
A Call to Personal Revival
This is your moment. Not tomorrow, not when life slows down, not when it’s more convenient—now. The time to rekindle your faith is now. The world doesn’t need more half-hearted believers living off the memories of past revivals. The world needs believers who are actively, fiercely
pursuing God every single day. Your heart was made to burn brightly, to be a beacon of hope, light, and love in a world steeped in darkness. Stop settling for a flicker when you were designed to be a blazing inferno. Stop living off the remnants of what once was. The God who moved powerfully in your past is the same God who wants to move in your present. He’s calling you deeper, inviting you to reignite the fire, and urging you to take that step of faith once more. So, fan the flame. Stir up the embers. Throw yourself at the feet of Jesus and let go of everything that’s holding you back. Your faith journey isn’t over; it’s just beginning. The fire of revival is not just something to remember—it’s something to live, something to breathe, something to share. Don’t wait another moment. Your time is now. Let us pray!