Biblical Answer

When we're feeling stuck, it can be challenging to muster the motivation to do anything, let alone an act of kindness. However, as the Bible teaches in Proverbs 4:23, "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." (Proverbs 4:23 NKJV) This verse emphasizes the importance of keeping a positive and kind attitude, even when we're not feeling it. By choosing to act with kindness, we can actually help to revive a dying flame and move forward in our lives. This is because kindness has a way of creating a positive feedback loop, where we feel better about ourselves and others when we choose to be kind, and this in turn motivates us to continue acting with kindness.

In addition to the Bible's teachings, we see examples of people who have chosen to act with kindness even when they were not feeling it. For example, a person may choose to visit a friend who is going through a difficult time, not because they feel like it, but because they know it will be a blessing to their friend. As the author of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV) By choosing to act with kindness, we can actually help to create a sense of joy and gratitude in our lives, even when we're feeling stuck.

Ultimately, the key to reviving a dying flame is not just about acting with kindness, but about cultivating a heart that is rooted in God. As the author of Psalm 37:3-4 says, "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:3-4 NKJV) When we choose to trust in God and cultivate a heart of kindness, we can experience a sense of peace and joy that is not dependent on our circumstances. This is because we are rooted in a relationship with God that is not based on our feelings or circumstances, but on His love and presence in our lives. By choosing to act with kindness and cultivating a heart of kindness, we can revive a dying flame and experience the joy and peace that comes from a heart rooted in God.