Tending the Fire on the Altar

February 2026

In a world where our phones and tablets organize our schedules and remind us of every task, time can slip by quickly; days, weeks, months, and even the year can leave us longing for a deeper and more consistent prayer life.

Personally, I have needed regular check-in’s with the Holy Spirit. From a youth heading out to high school to an adult leading prayer ministries - the challenge has been to keep the fire burning on the altar through an active prayer life.

Moses was given clear instructions from the Lord for Aaron and his sons to follow. Leviticus 6:13 “Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at all times. It must never go out.”

Thankfully we are not required to keep a physical fire burning in the temple yet we are instructed in I Thessalonians 5:17 “Never stop praying.”

No matter what may come our way, nor the pressure of ministry, or the demands placed on us by ourselves or others, may our prayer life burn greater than ever before.

During National Week of Prayer, many of you held extended prayer times and a number of our churches hosted a TEND24 prayer gathering (24 hours of continual prayer).  We are believing with you for much fruit to come from these times of prayer.