2 Timothy 1
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. v6-8
God gifts us all spiritual gifts - see also 1 Corinthians 12. God calls us to use these gifts to the best of our ability for His glory. In Timothy's case, his gift is teaching and proclaiming the gospel.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, I know You have given me the gift of teaching and it something that blesses me...yet I sometimes get lazy about using this and other gifts. Forgive me Jesus! I am not worth the blessings You provide - I am broken and sinful. Help me turn from such sin and towards You. Thank You for Your grace and compassion and mercy. I am constant need of such things and You provide - Thank You Jesus! Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me fan into flame those gifts You have entrusted with me. Give me strength. Give Lisa comfort, strength, and freedom from pain. Please heal and cure Lisa of this cancer. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin.
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. v6-8
God gifts us all spiritual gifts - see also 1 Corinthians 12. God calls us to use these gifts to the best of our ability for His glory. In Timothy's case, his gift is teaching and proclaiming the gospel.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, I know You have given me the gift of teaching and it something that blesses me...yet I sometimes get lazy about using this and other gifts. Forgive me Jesus! I am not worth the blessings You provide - I am broken and sinful. Help me turn from such sin and towards You. Thank You for Your grace and compassion and mercy. I am constant need of such things and You provide - Thank You Jesus! Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me fan into flame those gifts You have entrusted with me. Give me strength. Give Lisa comfort, strength, and freedom from pain. Please heal and cure Lisa of this cancer. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin.
