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2 Timothy 1:7 verse for The Guide

JourneyQuest guide 'Deniece'

   For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  2 Tim 1 :7

I lived that verse yesterday.  Meet my guide, Deniece.  She was full of energy,( love that Native American ‘yell’ she has).  She guided us down the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  She helped us, gave commands as how and when to paddle, shared in life’s experiences, and showed concern when one of our boat riders became a swimmer!  She laughed, sang, and truly was part of our journey.

She reminded me so much of …………. My Spiritual Guide, Jesus!    He shows us through His Holy Spirit that He is full of energy, guides, helps, gives us commands.  He shares, and shows concern for you and me when we “fall out of the boat”.  I don’t know about you, but my Jesus laughs, sings with me, and is truly a part of my journey.

Deniece, keep on with your witness. (yelling  AAYYAAYYAAYYAAYAAYAAYAA!!)

Do you know any guides in your Journey that are examples of Jesus and His Christian ways.  Let me hear from you.  Share in the comments.

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2 Timothy 1:7 Are those “claws” sharp?

2 Timothy 1:7

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

ow lbeak and talons

Am I afraid of those sharp talons and beaks that my falconry birds possess?  No, but there is a great deal of respect given to them.  Using a sound mind (learning about these tools, understanding of the hawk and owls, knowledge of how and when they use these talons) helps lessen the fear and grow the respect.

 

Am I afraid of the internet?  No, but using a sound mind (learning how this reaches people, sorting wrong from right, understanding how this source of communication can bring Glory to God) helps lessen the fears and grows the respect.

What tools are you using to carry you further on your Christian Journey?  The Bible, prayer, reliable sources on the internet, everyday situations, all provide a way to grow closer to God.

Use these tools.  But stay SHARP!

Did I overlook a tool you use on your Christian journey?  Leave a comment.

 

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Proverbs 13:1

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction……

I’ve been blessed to have a righteous earthly father.  Growing up on the farm, doing chores with him, hauling hay, feeding cattle and chickens all were opportunities for me to see him in action.  “You’ll know what you are doing ,by the time you get through” is one of his “instructions’.  What he was telling me is that if we wait until everything is done and just right, well, we will still be waiting.  That helped me to realize that everything is a journey.  Whether growing corn, or following God’s Will, we learn as we go.  Keep going!

See Ya!   Dan Ainsworth        wildernesspreacher