28/10/2024
Shalom Shalom Shalom and Blessed Sunday!đź’ś
Live Intentionally
Today’s Scripture:
6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.......2 Timothy 4:6-8 NIV
Today’s Word:
Paul was a man who lived life to the full. His goals were to know Christ, abide in His power, fellowship in His suffering, and preach the gospel (Phil. 3:10; 1 Cor.17. In doing so, he aligned his aspirations with the Lord's, diligently worked to fulfill his calling, and persevered through opposition, persecution, and suffering. He could face the end of his life with confidence since he'd "fought the good fight," (2 Tim. 4:7).
We'd all like to be able to say the same at the end of our lives, but that means we have to follow Paul's example. How are you doing at setting goals for your life? Have you thought beyond the immediate and set some long-term objectives? Our culture is so fast-paced that few of us take the time to actually consider where we're going. But you don't want to finish your life and find out you were on a course other than God's, fighting the wrong fight, and struggling to keep the faith.
Why not set aside some time this week to get alone with the Lord. Then ask His help in setting goals that will take you where He wants you to go. Consider every area of your life--personal, relational, financial, and vocational--but make spiritual goals your primary emphasis. Then write them down.
If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting. Maybe it's time to get out of your rut and find a new path. God will help you change direction and accomplish new goals that align with His will. Don't settle for the mediocrity of an unplanned life. Start living intentionally.
Prayer for Today:
Father, thank You for Your Word which is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Thank You for Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, the living Word made flesh, Who has life in Himself and is the light of the world. Thank You that You have revealed Yourself to me, within the pages of Scripture. I pray that the light of His love and grace may shine through me to others. Give me a deeper understanding of what it actually meant for Your Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for my sins. Give me a deeper reverence for Who You truly are. I want to be identified with You in every area of my life. Help me day by day to grow in grace and in a knowledge of You. In Jesus' precious Name, Amen.