SpiritFire!

Power, Love, & Self-discipline




VERSE:
  For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us
power, love and self–discipline.
    -- 2 Timothy 1:7 tniv
      http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=2+Timothy+1:7+tniv

THOUGHT:
  As Paul faced the challenges of imprisonment and impending
death, he reminded Timothy not to be ashamed of the message of
Jesus or of his messenger, Paul. The Spirit of God lives in us, and
the Spirit brings us power, love, and self-discipline. We shouldn't
be timid! The presence and power of God live within us through his
Spirit.

PRAYER:
  Father, forgive me for the times I have been timid about my
faith. I recognize that in those moments when I was timid, I wasn't
depending upon your Spirit to strengthen me and give me boldness to
say the things I need to say in the ways I need to say them. Please
fill me with your Spirit so that I can be a person of character and
compassion, demonstrating power, love, and self-discipline in my
life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.