Fan into Flame the Gift

[S] 2 Timothy 1:6-7 --
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

[O] The actuality of believing in the power of the Spirit of God in my life is the key here.  I could write about it and tell about it all the time but if I am not bold, loving, and sensible (from MSG version) then I'm in essence not living out the life God intended for me and I am actually living a hypocritical life.  So, as Paul wrote in verse 6, I need to learn how to fan into flame the gift (power) of God by laying on of hands for each other in our community of believers.

[A] I need to lay my hands on my children to fan into flame the gift of God in their live so they may fully realize and live out the wonderfully bold, loving, and sensible lives.

[P] Dear God, as I lay my hands on my children to anoint them please fan the flame in their hearts by the Holy Spirit's moving so their gifts from You will become real in their lives especially as they spend this summer wisely and sensibly.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.