2 Timothy 1:7
Monday, January 11, 2010 by Carolyn
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline (NLT)
Self-discipline. This is something I think I lack. But Paul says I do not. God has given it to me. Along with all the other gifts God has given, I have to claim this one, to accept it. I must act as though I have it...because despite what I think, I do have it. Perhaps I am just lazy, then, merely acting as if I don't have it. This is getting confusing! Back to the point. Today I claim the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline that God has given me. I choose to be the creation He made me to be. Can I actually do this? Of course. Philippians 4:13 says I can!
Self-discipline. This is something I think I lack. But Paul says I do not. God has given it to me. Along with all the other gifts God has given, I have to claim this one, to accept it. I must act as though I have it...because despite what I think, I do have it. Perhaps I am just lazy, then, merely acting as if I don't have it. This is getting confusing! Back to the point. Today I claim the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline that God has given me. I choose to be the creation He made me to be. Can I actually do this? Of course. Philippians 4:13 says I can!
