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b'When you look at your life (and your work and your passions), what makes you come alive? where are you most useful and most of service? In what ways might you be holding yourself back and in what ways might God be inviting you to use\\xa0your gifts to serve the world? That\\u2019s what we look at this week.\\n2 Timothy 1:6-14\\nBecause of this, I\\u2019m reminding you to revive God\\u2019s gift that is in you through the laying on of my hands. God didn\\u2019t give us a spirit that is timid but one that is powerful, loving, and self-controlled.\\nSo don\\u2019t be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, share the suffering for the good news, depending on God\\u2019s power. 9 God is the one who saved and called us with a holy calling. This wasn\\u2019t based on what we have done, but it was based on his own purpose and grace that he gave us in Christ Jesus before time began. Now his grace is revealed through the appearance of our savior, Christ Jesus. He destroyed death and brought life and immortality into clear focus through the good news. I was appointed a messenger, apostle, and teacher of this good news. This is also why I\\u2019m suffering the way I do, but I\\u2019m not ashamed. I know the one in whom I\\u2019ve placed my trust. I\\u2019m convinced that God is powerful enough to protect what he has placed in my trust until that day. Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you heard from me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Protect this good thing that has been placed in your trust through the Holy Spirit who lives in us.\\nShow Notes\\nMagic Lessons podcast with Elizabeth Gilbert (Fr. Shay talked about ep 209 with guest Glennon Doyle Melton)\\nIn memory of Amanda Arkansassy Harris\\n\\u201cIf there is no God, God is in it\\u201d\\xa0\\u2013 Brian\\u2019s ever-changing, often-contradictory thoughts on God\\nGet queer-positive\\xa0affirmations + reflection questions delivered right to your inbox every weekday morning by signing up for free at queertheology.com/daily\\nRequest a passage or ask a question for us to cover on the podcast!\\nThe post God did not give you a spirit of timidity! \\u2013 2 Timothy 1:6-14 appeared first on Queer Theology.'