Girl On Fire


(The photo above is my own - I took it last year and called it 'Gently Burning')

This song, Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys, inspired me to write this post.


Well, I don't really  want all of the lines in the song to be true about me, like the part where she says the girl is lonely...but what I do want, is to be on fire for Jesus. I want people to see the fire in my eyes and know there is something different about me. I want them to want to know why I am different. I want them to be intrigued and I want to be able to tell them what it is and I want them to believe. I want them to change as well. I want them to realize that is not who I am, but what He has done - not what I've done, but who He is. I want them to see that His love is burning inside of me. I want them to say, "This girl is on fire." I want to be a flame for Him.
But wanting isn't enough; I know. I have to do something about it if I want it enough. I must grow in His love and practice on the people I see everyday, even my siblings who already believe. I want them to see as well, that He lives in my heart. Before making other people want to change and believe in the Gospel too, I must first change and I must first be that girl on fire.

"My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before him and serve him, to minister before him and to burn incense." - 2 Chronicles chapter 29 verse 11

"You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light." - Psalms chapter 18 verse 28



"So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." - Ephesians chapter 3 verses 17 to 19






I think that we are all meant to be on fire for God. And I'm not saying we should all be the same, or that we are bad Christians if we aren't always burning so brightly. First of all, no fire is the same. And second, sometimes we almost go completely out, but God is there to use the bellows and make your flames grow bigger. And sometimes, we completely turn to ashes, but He starts us up again and then we burn brighter then ever. Don't forget that the bible verse in Psalms says that He will keep our lamp burning and turn our darkness into light. Let's burn for Him.








19 comments:

  1. Love your new blog design, absolutely gorgeous!

    And an awesome post, Tane.

    xx

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  2. Wonderful post Tane, thanks for sharing this. Sometimes I get afraid to let my light for God shine too much at college, since others will persecute me- but I shouldn't be afraid. I need work in this area. I want to show others I'm different, but sometimes I don't want to speak out since I'm shy and afraid. But I truly do hope that my actions show that I'm different. Thanks for this post Tane!!

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful comment, I really appreciate everything you said. Let's make it a challenge for ourselves to be different, because of Him! Thank you, Britt. :)
      Tane ♥ xxx

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  3. Lovely post tane!
    I love the song!
    Love grace xxx ♥ :)

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    1. Thank you, Gracie! I also love the song. :)
      Tane xxx

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  4. A Wonderful post Tane!! I also want to be on fire for Jesus so that others can see His love and glory.
    Sara-Jayne <3 xx

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    1. :) Thanks for commenting on this post, Sara, I really appreciate it!
      Tane ♥

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  5. Wow, so and encouraging and true, Tane!! May we all be on fire for the Lord our God! Beautifully written:) Much love and blessings, Kelly-Anne

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    1. Thank you a lot, Kelly! I agree, let's be on fire for Him. Thanks, again! :)
      Tane xxx

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  6. Nice picture! I am having my first blog carnival so be sure to enter!
    http://beautifulyetassertive.blogspot.com/2013/04/babp-blog-carnival.html

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    1. Hi, Naana. I'll go check your blog out now. Thanks for commenting on this post!
      Tane ♥

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  7. Hello there! Lovely post.
    I SO agree! It is my desire to be on fire for Christ, too. I don't want others to just see a normal teen girl, going with the flow of the world, but I want people to see JESUS in me! I want them to see Jesus shining through me! I want people to see Him and search for HIM. I want the love of Christ to pour out of me and change lives. No, not by my doing, (which I cannot do myself) but because the power of Christ is in me and with me and shining out of me! WE cannot change lives. It's a fact. But there IS Someone who can, and His name is Jesus and I want HIM to be apart of who I am!

    But you are exactly right. We can wish all we want, only until we change and be that set apart for Christ girl will it show. Another thing is when we truly hunger after Jesus and dive deep into Him, He will change us. When we are so in tune with God and focus on Him, it WILL show and He will be seen through us, no matter what!
    Thank you for sharing :) I totally know what you mean and this is my prayer for my own life :)

    Btw, thanks for following my blog! I love new followers :) I am your newest follower :) Your blog is lovely and I enjoy your photography and writing and look forward to seeing and reading more :) The picture above is stunning. Beautiful job! God has given you quite the talent in photography, use it for His glory forever! <3
    Sorry this comment has become so long :) I sometimes write super long comments without realizing :) All glory to God, forever!
    A Servant 4 Christ,
    Lizzie

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    1. Hi, Lizzie!
      Don't worry about your comment being long - I absolutely loved it! Thank you! And thanks a lot for the compliments on my picture and post. :)
      Following your blog was a big pleasure for me, because I love what you write and I love the photography you do...
      So great to get a visit from you!
      Yes, glory to God.
      Tane ♥
      P.S. So sorry my reply is very ungenerous to your wonderful and long comment! But just so you know, I really appreciate all of your words and it was a little present to me. :D

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    2. P.P.S. Thanks SO much for following my blog!

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  8. That's such a wonderful desire, Tane. And yes I do agree with you, we should all be on fire for Him, so that others can see Him in our lives. Such a great post! :)

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    1. Thanks so much, Jess - so happy to get a comment from you!
      Tane xxx

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  9. I love the way you took a secular, worldy song and applied to your Christian life. This was a great post! And that photo is stunning.

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    1. Thank you, Kennedy. :D I LOVE your comments! They really brighten up my day! So thanks bunches. :)
      Tane ♥

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