Since 2024, the spiritual battle has intensified with trials and hardships of many kinds. Many have questioned why they are facing battle after battle. There has been thoughts of doubt if life will ever hold a greater purpose, wondering if the words they received were truly from God or merely a fantasy. Many have felt trapped in a cycle of exhaustion and unrelenting chaos; Each day hoping for radical change.

The refining fire has been so intense that many are on the verge of losing hope in seeing their dreams and assignments fulfilled. But I hear the Lord’s heart echoing louder than ever: “Through the refining fire My holiness will be revealed in you! You can not skip the process.”

“May the thought of this cause you to jump for joy, even though lately you’ve had to put up with the grief of many trials. But these only reveal the sterling core of your faith, which is far more valuable than gold that perishes, for even gold is refined by fire. Your authentic faith will result in even more praise, glory, and honor when Jesus the Anointed One is revealed.” 1 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭TPT‬‬

HE IS CLOSING THE DOOR THAT NO MAN CAN OPEN

I see a door closing, and I hear Him say, “Life will not always look like way—change is coming!”

There is change coming, both within and around you, as you emerge on the other side of these fiery trials. Your heart is being refined to reflect even more of His glory and holiness.

Often, we believe the enemy is the source of the chaos around us, but sometimes the real battle is within us. It is through trials and hardships that our hearts are purified, just as gold and silver are refined by fire. And you, being far more precious than gold or silver, must also be refined and purified so that all that remains is holiness—Jesus fully revealed in you! Then, your true purpose in Him can be fulfilled.

“But who can endure the day when he comes? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire, like the soapmaker’s lye. He will sit, testing and purifying the silver; he will purify the sons of Levi, refining them like gold and silver, so that they can bring offerings to Adonai uprightly.” Mal’akhi (Malachi) 3‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭CJB‬‬

HOW IS GOLD MADE, MOMMA?

While I was engaging the Lord’s heart on this word during our morning walk, my daughter Udiya (Udiya’s name means: God’s Fire) turned to me and asked, “How is gold made, Momma?”

I was in awe of how the Lord was speaking through her, as I hadn’t mentioned anything about this word yet. I said, “God was just talking to me about this. Let’s look it up together!” So we did some research, and the first thing that stood out to us was how Gold is formed in the stars.

Specifically, Gold is created in the intense environments of stellar explosions, such as supernovae, or during the collision of neutron stars. These cataclysmic events generate the necessary conditions of EXTREAM HEAT and PRESSURE—for the formation of heavy elements like Gold. After these cosmic events, Gold atoms are scattered into space, eventually becoming part of new star systems, planets, and other celestial bodies. This means that the Gold on Earth, and in the universe, literally originates from the stars!

Just as Gold is formed in the heart of stars through intense heat and pressure, so too are we shaped by the refining fire of God. The same powerful forces that create gold in the universe mirror the spiritual transformation God works within us, forging something precious and lasting through our trials. You are God’s shining stars about ready to burst forth with Gold that is refine by fire! So do not quit now, for quitting is not an option!

“We are like common clay jars that carry this glorious treasure within, so that this immeasurable power will be seen as God’s, not ours. Though we experience every kind of pressure, we’re not crushed. At times we don’t know what to do, but quitting is not an option.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Kaylie Hollins Ministries