DON'T GIVE UP!
I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 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 1:5-7 (NLT)
I don’t know about you, but I can easily lose hope and faith in my everyday life. As outside forces push in, I can become fearful and want to disengage. I listen to voices that clearly aren’t from God, telling me I’m not good enough and will never be good enough.
The enemy wants to separate us from God and others, knowing that we become weaker in isolation. But God has given us a new spirit of strength. The Holy Spirit dwells in us. We need to look to Him and ask for His intercession! Don’t let fear bring you down. Instead, call on God to give you the strength to overcome.
Lead me on, Lord; Holy Spirit, open up my eyes. Holy Spirit, open up my heart; Open up my ears. Onwards You show me; where You lead me I will follow.
Hymn of the Holy Spirit by Pat Barrett
APPLICATION:
As you go through your day, intentionally call on the Holy Spirit in struggles and successes. Let this become a rhythm of your daily life.
PRAYER:
Gracious Father,
I thank You for being with me as I meet the challenges of each day. Help me not lose hope, but instead seek You and call on the Holy Spirit to help me have courage and strength.
In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray, Amen.