“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 God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:6-11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

All,This stands out because Paul says, “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” Do we fear anything today? It could be a worry, a person or a outcome. If so, it may reveal a idol in our life and be thankful that God exposes it so we can make God our priority and not it. I also love what Paul says that God gives us: power, love and self-control. This is a promise and we can rely on this! It’s up to us to believe and use it though. Please pray that we and our friends notice any fear today and replace it with God’s promise. Please pray for FCS ministry as they help bring God’s love to challenged communities.