Spirit of Power

^"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."  2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV


This used to be one of my favorite verses and it had slipped from my mind until I started a new Bible study about 4 weeks ago. When I read it again, I had an "Aha!" moment.  How did this get away from me? About 8/9 years ago, when I had a job I really disliked, this verse kept me going daily for about 9 months. I stayed at the job because the hours and the pay were great, and hindsight showed me how God used that time to draw me closer to Him. Most days it was only God and the radio that gave me any semblance of kindness/friendliness/common courtesy. I needed that connection, that scripture, to remind me that in Christ I was strong, loving and wise.


It's time for it again. What about you? I believe the Bible is the active living Word of God. I believe it is His truth to us His children.  So, God did NOT give me a Spirit of Fear.  This world and the evil in it has created the fear.  It is insidious. It has wormed it's way into my heart and I am tired of it.  I am created in God's image. He crafted me in my mother's womb. He knows every hair on my head. God gave me power, love and a sound mind. I want to step forth into each day with a passion for life and all it holds. I want to love God and the people I interact with each day using what God has supplied me with. You need to read that again.  Under my own power--I will fail. Under my own power, I will get tired, discouraged, frustrated and be less than loving.  Abiding in Him, connected, believing that He is my source AND acting as if He is my source will lead to me living the powerful, loving, and wise life that He created me for.  Join me!