March 5, 2026

Daily Devotional:

“Fan the Flame”

2 Timothy 1:6

"For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands."

Have you ever sat by a campfire at the end of the night? The bright, roaring logs eventually collapse into a pile of glowing orange embers. To the casual observer, the fire looks like it's dying. But if you lean in and blow on thoseembers, giving them a fresh rush of oxygen, the flame suddenly roars back to life.

Paul is telling Timothy that his spiritual life and his "gift" of a unique calling and ability to serve, work the same way. Timothy wasn't necessarily losing his faith, but he was letting it settle into a "glow" rather than a "fire." Perhaps he was tired, intimidated by the critics inEphesus, or just worn down by the daily grind. Paul's message is a wake-up call: The fire is still there, but it’s your responsibility to stir it up.

God provides the gift; the spark, but we are the ones who must "fan the flame." We do this through intentionality and action. Choosing to pray and read Scripture even when we don't "feel" like it. Using ourgifts to help others, even when we feel unqualified. Surrounding ourselves with community and truth is the oxygen that breathes life into our souls. Spiritualdryness isn't always a sign that God has left you; often, it’s just a sign that the fire needs to be stirred. We "fan the flame" through prayer, using our talents, and choosing discipline over feelings.

Is there an area of your spiritual life that has become an "ember"? Maybe it’s a talent you’ve stopped using, a dream you’ve tucked away, or a passion for God that has cooled into a routine.

Today, don't wait for a "feeling" to strike you. Instead, take one small, intentional action to "fan the flame." Send that encouraging text, spend five minutes in silence with God, or step back into that role you’ve been avoiding. The heat is still there—it just needs a little air.