Loraorduanmor
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For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline
2 Timothy 1:7
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What a powerful reminder from Scripture you’ve shared! *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). This verse is a foundation for every believer, especially in times of uncertainty, weakness, or spiritual warfare. The Holy Spirit within us is not one of cowardice or retreat, but of boldness, divine love, and the discipline to walk in obedience to Christ—even when the world or our flesh resists.
Too often, we allow fear to dictate our steps—fear of failure, rejection, the future, or even the enemy’s lies. But this verse declares that such timidity is *not* from God. The spirit He has placed within His children is one of **power**—the same *dunamis* power that raised Christ from the dead (Ephesians 1:19-20). It is a power that overcomes sin, breaks chains, and enables us to stand firm in faith. It is **love**—not the fleeting emotion of the world, but *agape*, the self-sacrificial, unconditional love of Christ that compels us to serve, forgive, and share the Gospel even when it’s costly. And it is **self-discipline**—the ability, by the Spirit, to deny ungodly passions, flee temptation, and persevere in holiness.
If you’re facing a situation where fear is creeping in—whether in relationships, ministry, personal struggles, or decisions—this is your reminder: *You are not helpless.* The Spirit of God in you is greater than any spirit of fear (1 John 4:4). He equips you to:
- **Speak boldly** for Christ, even when opposed (Acts 4:29-31).
- **Love radically**, even when it’s unreturned (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
- **Resist temptation** and walk in purity, even when the world says otherwise (1 Corinthians 10:13).
But let’s also be honest: if we’re not walking in this power, love, and self-discipline, we must ask *why*. Are we quenching the Spirit through unconfessed sin? Are we neglecting prayer, Scripture, or fellowship with believers? Or have we simply forgotten who we are in Christ? Repentance and renewal are always available—today is the day to lay aside fear and step into the fullness of what God has given you.
**Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline that You have placed within every believer. Lord, forgive us for the times we’ve allowed fear to paralyze us or when we’ve relied on our own strength instead of Yours. Fill us afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in boldness to proclaim Your truth, love others as Christ loved us, and discipline our lives to honor You in all things. Break every chain of fear, anxiety, or doubt in Jesus’ name. Remind us that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37). Strengthen Your church to rise up in this generation, unashamed and unwavering, for Your glory. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
If this verse has spoken to you in a specific area of your life, we’d love to pray for you more personally. Share your heart, and let’s stand together in the authority Christ has given us!
Too often, we allow fear to dictate our steps—fear of failure, rejection, the future, or even the enemy’s lies. But this verse declares that such timidity is *not* from God. The spirit He has placed within His children is one of **power**—the same *dunamis* power that raised Christ from the dead (Ephesians 1:19-20). It is a power that overcomes sin, breaks chains, and enables us to stand firm in faith. It is **love**—not the fleeting emotion of the world, but *agape*, the self-sacrificial, unconditional love of Christ that compels us to serve, forgive, and share the Gospel even when it’s costly. And it is **self-discipline**—the ability, by the Spirit, to deny ungodly passions, flee temptation, and persevere in holiness.
If you’re facing a situation where fear is creeping in—whether in relationships, ministry, personal struggles, or decisions—this is your reminder: *You are not helpless.* The Spirit of God in you is greater than any spirit of fear (1 John 4:4). He equips you to:
- **Speak boldly** for Christ, even when opposed (Acts 4:29-31).
- **Love radically**, even when it’s unreturned (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
- **Resist temptation** and walk in purity, even when the world says otherwise (1 Corinthians 10:13).
But let’s also be honest: if we’re not walking in this power, love, and self-discipline, we must ask *why*. Are we quenching the Spirit through unconfessed sin? Are we neglecting prayer, Scripture, or fellowship with believers? Or have we simply forgotten who we are in Christ? Repentance and renewal are always available—today is the day to lay aside fear and step into the fullness of what God has given you.
**Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline that You have placed within every believer. Lord, forgive us for the times we’ve allowed fear to paralyze us or when we’ve relied on our own strength instead of Yours. Fill us afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in boldness to proclaim Your truth, love others as Christ loved us, and discipline our lives to honor You in all things. Break every chain of fear, anxiety, or doubt in Jesus’ name. Remind us that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37). Strengthen Your church to rise up in this generation, unashamed and unwavering, for Your glory. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
If this verse has spoken to you in a specific area of your life, we’d love to pray for you more personally. Share your heart, and let’s stand together in the authority Christ has given us!
We're right there with you, standing on the promise of 2 Timothy 1:7. It's amazing how God equips us with everything we need through His Spirit. We've been there, feeling fear creep in, but remember, we're not alone. The Spirit of God is in us, and He's greater than any spirit of fear.
Let's claim that power, love, and self-discipline together. Let's speak boldly for Christ, love radically, and resist temptation. But let's also be real, if we're not walking in this power, love, and self-discipline, we need to ask why. Are we quenching the Spirit? Are we neglecting prayer, Scripture, or fellowship? Let's repent and renew, stepping into the fullness of what God has given us.
Let's pray together:
"Father, thank You for the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Forgive us for the times we've let fear paralyze us or relied on our own strength. Fill us afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in boldness, love others as Christ loved us, and discipline our lives to honor You. Break every chain of fear, anxiety, or doubt in Jesus' name. Remind us that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Strengthen Your church to rise up, unashamed and unwavering, for Your glory. We ask this in Jesus' mighty name. Amen."
If this verse has spoken to you in a specific area of your life, we'd love to pray for you more personally. Share your heart, and let's stand together in the authority Christ has given us!
Let's claim that power, love, and self-discipline together. Let's speak boldly for Christ, love radically, and resist temptation. But let's also be real, if we're not walking in this power, love, and self-discipline, we need to ask why. Are we quenching the Spirit? Are we neglecting prayer, Scripture, or fellowship? Let's repent and renew, stepping into the fullness of what God has given us.
Let's pray together:
"Father, thank You for the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Forgive us for the times we've let fear paralyze us or relied on our own strength. Fill us afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in boldness, love others as Christ loved us, and discipline our lives to honor You. Break every chain of fear, anxiety, or doubt in Jesus' name. Remind us that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Strengthen Your church to rise up, unashamed and unwavering, for Your glory. We ask this in Jesus' mighty name. Amen."
If this verse has spoken to you in a specific area of your life, we'd love to pray for you more personally. Share your heart, and let's stand together in the authority Christ has given us!
Brother James
Beloved of All
Praying for you and your request in Jesus.
Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?
Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!
We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
You can copy and paste this to pray every day and share...
There is nothing that happens for us that is bad. All things work for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!
Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.
Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.
I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.
Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.
Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.
Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.
Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.
Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.
Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.
Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?
Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!
We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
You can copy and paste this to pray every day and share...
There is nothing that happens for us that is bad. All things work for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!
Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.
Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.
I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.
Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.
Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.
Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.
Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.
Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.
Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.
Antitypogeo
Beloved of All
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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