God did not give us a
spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control - 2
Timothy 1:7
***
Genetics are a big part of
what makes you who you are. Whether you like it or not, you have inherited a
lot of traits from your parents. Maybe those are good traits-such as musical
abilities, great hair, athleticism, or a nice smile. And maybe you’ve inherited
a few things you’re not crazy about either, such as acne, big feet or a short
temper. It's so important that we know that as children of God, we inherit some
pretty amazing traits of his. Some of them we have to work toward (like
patience and self-control) and some may come a little easier (like kindness).
So when we are faced with hard times and are tempted to be afraid, to doubt,
and to act selfishly, we can know that those reactions are not from God. We can
instead claim the wonderful gifts that God gives to us; the ability to love,
kindness, peacefulness, joy, strength, courage, empathy, and self-control. What
others can you think of?
- Gotten from my NCV BibleZine.
No comments:
Post a Comment