A Daily Devotion for Tuesday, June 24
- ontrakk
- Jun 24, 2025
- 1 min read
2 Timothy 1:7
The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Years ago when I worked at New Hampshire Hospital, one of the nurses there used an expression I have never forgotten. She was describing someone’s choice to “marinate” in their present feelings and worries rather than considering moving out of them. This has never left me. I often think about the choices we have concerning how we are feeling. Despite my profession, I am not a master at letting things go. But I am getting better at it, with God’s help. I do have the power of the Holy Spirit to find strength and healthy progress when I am bogged down. But the overall message is the same whether I marinate or activate: The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)
Holy God, thank you for this reminder today. Help me to follow your word and lead my life according to your will. Amen
Becky, transforming
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