For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit
of power, of love, and of self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
I can relate to the lyrics in the song, “In the Blink of an
Eye”, by Mercy Me: “Sometimes I feel disappointed, by the way I spend my
time. How can I further your kingdom,
when I’m so wrapped up in mine?” The song also says: “If I give the very best
of me, that becomes my legacy. So tell me, what am I waiting for?” Good question. I think I wait because I’m just too timid! I really want to give God my best,
but I can’t if I refuse to leave the safety of my comfort zone.
I’ve learned from the first scripture that although God gave
me a quiet nature, he didn’t make me timid. Timidity has to do with fear--fear
of failure, pain, embarrassment and more. Unfortunately, I’ve let fear hold
me back far too often! Since “there
is no fear in love”, I should focus intently on love. I want to let my Savior’s amazing love wash over me. Not only that, but I want to show my
immense love for Him by giving it
generously to others. I need to fill my soul with love...so much that I'm
swimming in it. So much that the fear
drowns in it!
I've let timidity have too much power in my life. Just
imagine what I could accomplish if I would fully rely on the “spirit of power, love, and self-discipline” God has
given me! I could “give the very best of me”. No more waiting around. It’s time to take a leap of faith from my
comfort zone--free from the grasp of timidity--and allow the power within me to do its work!
Prayer: Loving Savior, forgive us for letting our timidity keep
us from giving you our best. And thank
you for boldly going to the cross so we may always have your amazing power,
love and guidance within. Amen.
Sharon Irvin (revised June 2018 from Lent 2006)
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