"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.
For the Spirit God gave us does not
make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 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. 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, but it has now
been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has
destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the
gospel. And of this gospel I was
appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no
cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he
is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day." - II Timothy 1:6-12
Fear feels so powerful that it sometimes can even stop us from moving, but that fear is not from God. These verses are a good reminder of that God has a bigger picture in mind and that I can find security in the knowledge of his plan for me. Sounds much easier than it is....
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