purifying fire

For biblical authors, the theophany of fire portrayed God's power, holiness, and protection over his people.

Fire is a metaphor for trials that enter a believer's life; such things purify character in the same way fire purifies precious metals. Spiritual fire is the purifying and sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit.

A prayer that expresses our desire and commitment to further our faith is as such: "Refiner's fire, my heart's one desire is to be holy, set apart for you Lord. I choose to be holy, set apart for you my master; ready to do your will."

Hebrews 12:28-29 "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire."