“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity - cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear - but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self control.” 2Timothy 1:7 AMP
Fear is not a funny thing. We have all experienced the stress of this emotion. In fact, there are times we believe we are doing fine when we are going through a particular trial. Then, we noticeably become aware of how our body begins to speak to us and seems to say “no you aren’t, not really.” Our body reacts to our heart and our mind. This can happen through a fast beating heart, headache, aches, high blood pressure, bad lab report, war, politics, arguing, worrying over a family member or friend. Today, we can pick our poison.
It is not God who gives us a spirit of fear. We have the choice not to accept this spirit. We have felt it come and then, felt the freedom of the spirit of fear leaving too. Only through Christ, can we turn the page and use what God has given to us in a spirit of power, love, calmness, well-balanced mind, discipline and self control. We are free, but tested. We are tried, but endure. We have freedom to use our faith that is held up by His love. Yes, God loves you that much!
Small Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for always speaking to us. Thank for your never-ending answers. Thank you for teaching us. For guiding and directing us and for hearing our prayers. We ask that you would help those who are struggling with a spirit of fear. We ask that your Holy Spirit would minister to their hearts and minds and reveal your peace through your Son Jesus. Reveal your freedom. We ask that you would open up the eyes of those who are seeking your truth and love, speak to them Father through your understanding and hope.
In Jesus amen
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