What do you think of when you see a thermometer? Do you think of your heart and your burning desire for more of God?
Does seeing a temperature gauge bring to mind this verse?
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked,” Revelation 3:15-17(NIV).
What if every time you saw a thermometer you cried out in prayer?
Oh, Father God, I need You. Without the Holy Spirit, I am blind and prone to wander. I am prone to lukewarm-going-through-the-motions-living. It’s sickening and I feel like throwing up. I cannot live another day in the middle. Cover me in a heating blanket of Your love. Crank the heat up on high. Let me know You are real. Today. Now. Speak to me in the ordinary moments of life. I need Your presence to remain faithful during these turbulent times. I especially need You when life is going well. I am hungry and thirsty, and if the truth be told, often times lukewarm or even cold. Captivate my mind and heart once again. Come, Lord Jesus. Come close and breathe on me again. Revive my tepid heart. In Your name we pray, Amen.
AMEN! Oh AMEN!
What a challenging post, Tiffany! AND a beautiful prayer…YES, Lord, please be real in the everyday moments of life!
Bless you,
Susan
Wow, that was great. Only you could match a thermometer up with that verse!
And is that SNOW I see in that picture?!
Ouch! That verse is painful to read! Let’s pray that each of us can be one hot child of God! (Ooo, that would make me a hot mama!) 🙂
Amen, amen.
Tiffany, it’s been a few days and alot has changed!! Your blog looks beautiful! I am glad you could keep “our meeting place” on the top! What is the story behind that anyway? Your “tea shop”? I have never heard (read) it!
We should have a chat on the phone sometime…
Love ya, sis!
Tiffany,
My desire is to always be on fire in my mind, heart and soul for Him…Always.
I loved your analogy. Again what an excellent post.
Love you,
Alleluiabelle
Great post. I am always blessed by your blog…
I am still so new to the land of blog, but so loving reading others stories.
Everyone has a story and so many of them are so touching….
Hope you will stop by again for a visit.
The May give-away has started and this month there will be 10 winners. I will be blogging from Disney World soon
Thanks for “floating” by my blog AND LEAVING A COMMENT!! It sounds like we’ve been called to very similar ministries, having heard His Words, “Set my people free!”
So true. So often I wonder if I have just reached a comfortable medium in my walk with God – and am afraid of being more bold, of going further, of getting closer to Him. Your prayer is mine as well.
Kristy
Seeing a thermometer before didn’t make me think of that verse, but I bet it will now!
That verse causes me to “examine” my heart and mind. And seek HIM more…and more.
You are a blessing Tiffany—have a wonderful week 🙂
I am going to check my heart’s temperature… I think I have a fever: ) Love you! B
Amen…good post. Thanks for stopping by my blog…hope the laundry room mess doesn’t scare you away ;o}
Have a great Day!
Two things regarding your thermometer…1) I will never look at one the same way…2) I wish mine was reading so low – we are pushing 100:(
This scripture is just jumping off of the blogs as well as out of my bible.
Thank you for the neat visual!
Lovingly,
Yolanda
Oh, I do not want to be lukewarm! That verse alternately inspires and scares me. Lord, every day fill me with the fire of the Holy Spirit!
Amen Tiffany! What a great scripture spoken by our Lord. It causes me to think of the scripture that says, “Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord.” Keep the flame burning in my soul Lord Jesus!
Thank you for comment on my blog. I have enjoyed my visit with you today. I too pray that my light will burn hot for God each day.
I have been enjoying your Stop, Look and Listens!
Yes, I am very excited about my little raised garden! Can’t wait to use those veggies in some tasty recipes! I hope you get to plant your garden soon too!
Amen, Tiffany! What a great and powerful post. I do not want to be found lukewarm. I love your challenge of finding God in everyday things.
Blessings,
Tracy
P.S. Your new look is positively beautiful! = )
I’m stuck on this tonight:
“I cannot live another day in the middle.”
Have you heard the song by Casting Crowns called Somewhere in the Middle? If not, I think you might enjoy it. It’s so fitting for your post tonight.
Blessings to you, dear one.