March 15________________________________________
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline. So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. – 2 Timothy 1:7-8(NLT)
TIMIDITY & FEAR ISN’T FROM GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you feel shy to share something great and Almighty?
Why will you be ashamed of blessing others with victory?
God did not give you a spirit of fear and timidity
He made you confident and gave you authority.
You were created in God’s own image and likeness
Why live in fear and never experience his fullness?
Never be embarrassed to tell others about Christ
It is an honor to share him so they can experience life.
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When I was a teacher of Speech and Theater, it was an ordeal to face some of my students’ battle with fear and shyness. Public Speaking or even just talking in front of a class is a struggle for many. I remember how timid I was as a child. I didn’t grow up with much affirmation and when I get rejected, I would literally want to melt inside and shrink making myself invisible. As I grew in my early twenties, I chose to work in the theatre. I learned to overcome my fear of speaking.
The bible tells us that timidity and fear isn’t from God. He was a confident and fearless person and we were all made in his image.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to proclaim and praise you always.
REFLECTION
Share a time when you boldly gave your testimony about God?
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