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The Everyday Sabbath

Not of fear, but of power.

Published 9 days ago • 1 min read

2 Timothy 1:7–9a

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.

What controls your decisions... faith or fear?

Fear is powerful. It overwhelms you when you want to share Jesus with a friend. It tells you to stay quiet when someone needs help.

But God didn’t give you a spirit of fear. He gave you his Holy Spirit.

His Spirit teaches you in Scripture how to say the hard thing in love. His Spirit gives you the words to encourage.

Even when you feel timid, God's Holy Spirit is still in control.

When has fear kept you from saying or doing what you knew was right? What’s one way you can remember God’s Spirit is with you in those moments?

 

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from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio

When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.

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