Proverbs 17:2A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.Proverbs Daily is a reader-supported publication. All posts are free, but all donations help spread the message. When you see the word “upgrade,” you’re simply invited to help me make the sacred positively contagious...thank you in advance for becoming a free or paid subscriber.So, check this out… — we named our reunion album The Crucible. 🔥Now, the idea for the name came from my man Mr. Rich aka Ace One — Bronx born, tough as nails, heart of gold. He came up with the concept.Soon as he said it, he didn’t even have to explain it…all three of us just looked at each other like, “Yup. That’s it.” That word crucible hit us right in the soul.Because a crucible is a vessel built to handle extreme heat — it’s where metal meets fire, and only the purest parts survive.But let me tell you what my wife said… She looked at me and said, “Baby, ever since y’all decided to name that album The Crucible, it feels like all of us have been living in one! So either finish that album or rename it — ‘cause I’m tired of this fire!” 🔥😂🔥And you know what? She was right.Since starting this project, every one of us has been through it — losing loved ones, changing jobs, car wrecks, grinding long hours just to keep the lights on, sharpening our craft all over again, while all the time stepping back into what folks call a young man’s game. 💪🏾But here’s the thing: every trial, every bit of pressure, every heat wave of life — it’s all part of the refining process.💭 From Process to Reflection: See, the crucible isn’t punishment — it’s preparation. 🔥 The fire doesn’t destroy the silver or the gold; it burns away what isn’t real. So the only thing threatened by the fire… is the impurity. The imitation. The stuff that looks like silver but can’t hold up under heat.Well, in that sense, the fire is actually the best friend of the pure silver and gold — because it burns away what was never truly them.And that’s what the Lord does with our hearts. ❤️🔥 He’s not out to break us; He’s out to make us. He burns away the false, the fear, the pride, the pretense — until what’s left reflects Him.There’s an old saying:“The refiner knows the metal is pure when he can see his reflection in it.”And that’s it, y’all. That’s the process. God is looking into your heart — and every test, every trial, every “why me” moment — is shaping you until He can see Himself shining back. ✨🔥 Is the Fire Worth It? It’s been a good season — we’ve released six singles in the last 18 months (and still got more coming!). We did decide to change the name of the album, but we still have our hit single The Crucible out as a testimony to this journey.And great news — we’ve got a big performance coming up at Flavor Fest: the same festival that embraced us early on when we first decided to come back on the scene as P.I.D. 🙌🏾I can honestly say: 💪🏾 The fire didn’t just test us; it tempered us. It made us stronger, purer, truer.And if you’re going through your own furnace right now, don’t fear it. If you’re going for the gold, you gotta endure the heat. 🏅 The things being burned away are the things that can’t go where you’re headed.🔥 The fire isn’t your enemy — it’s your evidence that God is still working on you.💬 Don’t Ever Forget: The fire doesn’t destroy the real you — it reveals the real you. The greatest version of you is on the other side of the flame. 🌅will.🙏🏾PrayerLord, refine my heart until You see Your reflection there.Today’s ChallengeTake one pressure point in your life today — the place that feels hottest, hardest, or most unfair — and instead of fighting it, reframe it. Say out loud: “This fire is my friend.” 🔥 Then ask, “What’s being refined in me right now?”About the AuthorFred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch📱Experience Proverbs Daily by Subscribing!Ready to receive daily wisdom directly on your phone?Go to proverbsdaily.org for the app or just click that Subscribe button right now!Be Wise and Be Well...peace.Thanks for reading Proverbs Daily! This post is public so feel free to share it.
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