Accepting Advice from Spurgeoun

Recently I came upon a free app that is based on the devotional Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon. There's two readings each day, one for morning & one for evening. Clever, no?

I rarely have a chance to read both, but I always get something good out of the devotional when I do. 

Recently God's been showing me that I need to rely more on him in my exchanges with strangers and people I come across regularly. I tend toward being an introvert and sometimes use that personality trait of mine to justify my timidity. I've felt uneasy about this trait of mine, like I'm robbing myself of an experience to brighten up someone's day. It could be simple effort on my part that opens the door for Jesus to use me to reflect his love. 

Here's an excerpt from the devotions on October 20 that stood out to me: 

"You may be of a timid disposition, but you must strive against it, lest it lead you into disobedience. There is a sweet promise made to those who confess Christ—by no means miss it, lest you come under the condemnation of those who deny him. If you have talents keep not back from using them. Hoard not your wealth, waste not your time; let not your abilities rust or your influence be unused. Jesus kept not back; imitate him by being foremost in self-denials and self-sacrifices. Keep not back from close communion with God, from boldly appropriating covenant blessings, from advancing in the divine life, from prying into the precious mysteries of the love of Christ. Neither, beloved friend, be guilty of keeping others back by your coldness, harshness, or suspicions. For Jesus' sake go forward yourself, and encourage others to do the like."