Put Out That Fire, If You Will

Fire can be a very positive force in our lives. It serves to cook our food, warm our liquids, homes and bodies. It is used to manufacture necessary goods. It helps create a peaceful and comfortable setting in a fireplace. Fire is light, therefore it helps us to see things. It sure is beneficial, but only when it is under control. Fire is used to destroy things. When it is used that way, it is usually used under controlled circumstances. When fire is out of control it will destroy things we did not necessarily want destroyed....including property, human, animal and plant life. Fire is destructive.....when it is out of control. It is productive when it is under control. The fire in our hearts is designed to do good. We need to keep it burning. It needs to grow and grow. But wait! Hold on! I see another fire! It is burning too! It also wants to grow! It wants to spread! It is a wild fire! It wants to cause shame and destruction! It wants to satisfy self and deny others! It is full of desire! It does not care about consequences! It only cares about pleasing self! This fire will cause much devastation and trouble! It will cause despair and hopelessness! Put out that fire! Call the fireman! What is his name? His name is Will.