Verse for the day:
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7
Now this is truly talking about not being timid in sharing our faith, using the gift God gave us. But, I also believe it can be applied to fear in general. Sometimes, it overwhelms...there is always a lot of deep breathing on my way into this office. And, they couldn't be more wonderful and kind! Just knowing what's coming makes me anxious...but the Lord always proves faithful, so why do I get nervous!? Just so painfully human...
Some of my favorite verses from Psalm 139:
You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand — when I awake, I am still with you.
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Have a blessed day. Mine will be better once I'm on my way home! But, I am thankful for this being #6 and having it be a beautiful day. A wonderful kid sitting next to me and still finding things to chuckle about.
Andi
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