2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
I am a deeply, fiercely, completely loved child of God. He created me for a purpose. He can use all my quirks if I allow. He has a purpose for me, something I was uniquely created to do. It can be accomplished by others, but I’m uniquely suited for the task.
2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
So often I allow myself to be sad, angry, bitter, disenfranchised, but the Spirit God gave me gives me power, love, and self-discipline. However, it’s up to me to tap into those gifts, to access and use them.
2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.
Lord, Forgive me when I default to anger and bitterness. Help me, instead, to make Your power, love, and self-discipline my defaults. Help me to help others, especially those whose struggles are similar to mine. I know what that defeatist attitude feels like, and it’s terrible. Thank You for who You are and who You are to me. Amen.
2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time….
Have a blessed day.