Someone needs to hear this today. Whether it is you or someone you know, speak this truth into yourself/them. If you are a child of God, a believer in Jesus Christ, have been born again into a new life with Christ (GLORY!)…you need to believe these words and apply them to your daily life.
Here is 2 Timothy 1:7 in a variety of translations, yet all say the same truth:
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. NLT
The Spirit God gave us does not make us afraid. His Spirit is a source of power and love and self-control. ERV
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. NIV
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. AMP
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. KJV
I want to encourage you to tell your fear to “Back off” because you God’s Spirit within you. The spirit of power, love, and self-discipline is IN you! Utilize it. Believe it. You are more powerful than the anxiety that is creeping up around you.
Blessings to you and yours,
Stephanie
(Yep, that’s me in the photo. Jumping off a bridge in New Zealand. The water was amazing! This bungy experience was one of courage and is definitely unforgettable!)
