Stronger Within: Feed the Fire - Living Free - October 23
Stronger Within: Feed the Fire
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Scripture
This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:6-7 NLT
Thoughts for the Day
Resilience must be nurtured. Just like a fire needs attention to keep burning, our spiritual lives need care, prayer, truth, worship, and connection with God. If we neglect what strengthens us, discouragement can slowly grow stronger than faith.
Paul reminded Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God. He also reminded him that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. Moving forward requires daily attention to what God is building in us. We do not have to live controlled by fear. God gives us what we need to keep growing, keep trusting, and keep walking in His strength.
Consider this …
What helps strengthen your faith when life feels hard? Prayer, Scripture, worship, rest, and honest community can help keep the fire alive. Choose one practice today that will help you stay close to God and move forward with courage.
Prayer
Lord, help me care for the work You are doing in my heart. Stir up faith, courage, love, and discipline within me. Teach me to move forward in Your strength, not in fear. In Jesus' name. . .
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