Being on fire for God is relative even as literal fire is varied. Some Christians are not loud but very effective for God's purpose in the earth. Others are loud with all the accolades but not effective according to the mind of God. The quiet ones are the devil's worst nightmare
this is so deep and timely! I used to always think it was about lifestyle but now I think it’s heart. This has been a really tough year for me spiritually and I’ve felt like there’s so much distance between me and God because I wasn’t keeping up the spiritual habits out of weariness but I was committed to obedience and keeping faith as I wait for the Lord. So internally I didn’t think I was on fire but simply because of my testimony and determination amidst the fire had people saying wow you’re so on fire for God. And I guess because of His grace and mercy, I think it’s the latter.
The saints from before had such fewer resources to “show” they were serving Yah yet people KNEW they were dedicated by how they moved so maybe it’s 50-50 on a good day, with a zealous heart for the Lord being the stronger of the two. For even when we are faithless, He is faithful
I heard the term “On Fire for God” most of my life as well growing up in a Pentecostal church. As a child I understood it to be someone who is sold out for Jesus, relentlessness about their faith, living righteously, consistently walking with God and winning souls for the kingdom.
I personally don’t desire to be “On fire for God” I desire to walk with him. A consistent exchange where he guides, orders my step, I’m obedient and share with him everything. A frequent level of intimacy with my spiritual father that molds me into becoming a useful vessel for his kingdom. Not just a willing vessel. God can use anybody who is willing but I think there is a difference in being useful. These individuals have real intimacy with him and hear his voice clearly. God can work through them more than once because they live a surrendered life.
This topic reminds me of Matthew 7:21-23 AMP,
“21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me [you are banished from My presence], you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].’”
I would hate to do years of ministry just for God to turn around and say he never knew me. It doesn’t make sense to be on fire for God in your eyes and for God to not even claim you as a friend.
Oh yes! This really aligns with how I ponder it. A relationship, a walk....that label "on fire for God" to me has a tone of unrequired sanctimony. It does have it's place as well. Anyways to each his/her own. 🙏🏾
“On fire for God” could imply that one has “arrived” but I engage in learning often in my faith and walk with Christ. Which I haven’t always done, when I first got saved I thought that was it, I’m going to heaven now but you must maintain your relationship with Christ and intentionally feed your soul.
I’m not looking for an arrival moment but to make time to develop a spiritual maturity and a sensitivity to the voice of God that grows stronger everyday so I can quickly obey. I’m done my rant lol but this was a good topic to discuss.
I learn so much from you Porchia. All you have shared is very necessary. Thank you for sharing your heart with me on this. I will chew on it some more. 🙏🏾❤️😊
Being on fire for God is relative even as literal fire is varied. Some Christians are not loud but very effective for God's purpose in the earth. Others are loud with all the accolades but not effective according to the mind of God. The quiet ones are the devil's worst nightmare
Ah!!!I love the sound of that! 😁❤️
this is so deep and timely! I used to always think it was about lifestyle but now I think it’s heart. This has been a really tough year for me spiritually and I’ve felt like there’s so much distance between me and God because I wasn’t keeping up the spiritual habits out of weariness but I was committed to obedience and keeping faith as I wait for the Lord. So internally I didn’t think I was on fire but simply because of my testimony and determination amidst the fire had people saying wow you’re so on fire for God. And I guess because of His grace and mercy, I think it’s the latter.
The saints from before had such fewer resources to “show” they were serving Yah yet people KNEW they were dedicated by how they moved so maybe it’s 50-50 on a good day, with a zealous heart for the Lord being the stronger of the two. For even when we are faithless, He is faithful
Halleluyah! Your testimony speaks for itself ❤️🙏🏾
To me, being on fire for God isn’t about noise, excitement, or constant spiritual highs.
It’s not a performance.
It’s not just shouting “God is good” when things feel easy.
It’s not a competition to look more “spiritual” than others.
It’s deeper than that.
Being on fire for God is about intimacy, not intensity.
It’s when my heart stays connected to Him through discipline, through surrender, through love.
It’s when I allow His word to shape my decisions, even when my feelings resist.
It’s when I walk away from what’s popular, just to stay aligned with what’s holy.
It’s when I burn with a quiet conviction that doesn’t fade just because the room is silent.
It means living with God at the center not just on Sundays, not just in crisis.
It means being anchored by purpose, not pushed around by pressure.
It means saying, “Here I am, use me,” even when I don’t know what comes next.
And yes, there are days when the fire doesn’t feel bright.
But I’ve learned that being on fire for God is less about how I feel, and more about how I follow.
Even when it’s hard.
Even when it’s hidden.
“His word burns in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones…” (Jeremiah 20:9)
And I’ve come to realize when God truly lights your soul, the flame becomes a way of life.
O yes. It's not a “performance”…. I love your outlook on it 😊❤️
Thanks dear 🤗🤗🤗
I heard the term “On Fire for God” most of my life as well growing up in a Pentecostal church. As a child I understood it to be someone who is sold out for Jesus, relentlessness about their faith, living righteously, consistently walking with God and winning souls for the kingdom.
I personally don’t desire to be “On fire for God” I desire to walk with him. A consistent exchange where he guides, orders my step, I’m obedient and share with him everything. A frequent level of intimacy with my spiritual father that molds me into becoming a useful vessel for his kingdom. Not just a willing vessel. God can use anybody who is willing but I think there is a difference in being useful. These individuals have real intimacy with him and hear his voice clearly. God can work through them more than once because they live a surrendered life.
This topic reminds me of Matthew 7:21-23 AMP,
“21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me [you are banished from My presence], you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].’”
I would hate to do years of ministry just for God to turn around and say he never knew me. It doesn’t make sense to be on fire for God in your eyes and for God to not even claim you as a friend.
Oh yes! This really aligns with how I ponder it. A relationship, a walk....that label "on fire for God" to me has a tone of unrequired sanctimony. It does have it's place as well. Anyways to each his/her own. 🙏🏾
“On fire for God” could imply that one has “arrived” but I engage in learning often in my faith and walk with Christ. Which I haven’t always done, when I first got saved I thought that was it, I’m going to heaven now but you must maintain your relationship with Christ and intentionally feed your soul.
I’m not looking for an arrival moment but to make time to develop a spiritual maturity and a sensitivity to the voice of God that grows stronger everyday so I can quickly obey. I’m done my rant lol but this was a good topic to discuss.
I learn so much from you Porchia. All you have shared is very necessary. Thank you for sharing your heart with me on this. I will chew on it some more. 🙏🏾❤️😊