Finish Strong!

Day One:
The book of 2Timothy was written by Paul as he awaited execution. Read all four chapters of this book and make a list of things he is concerned about even while he is facing his own death.

In your prayer time today, ask God to give you an eternal mindset so that you could be more concerned about these things too.


Day Two:
Read 2Tim. 1 three times. Who is this letter written to? He warns against fear. Go through chapter one and write down all the ways to abolish fear.

In your prayer time today confess the sin of fear of man, or fear of circumstances, rejection, injury, death etc. And ask God to remind you to care more about the Gospel and God's glory than you do about your own self-protection.

Day three:
Read 2Tim. 2 three times. Paul is passing on his example of faithfulness in the face of suffering to someone younger who can do the same for others. How are you planning to do this?

What does he say about the soldier?

What does he say about the athlete?

What does he say about the farmer?

How can you apply these principles to your own experience?
In your prayer time commit to put aside something that has been a hindrance to what really matters, the Gospel.

Day Four:
Read 2Tim. 3 three times.
What are the last days like? Write out a list of things describing the last days.

What does Paul say is the only thing that is able to equip Timothy for every good work; it comes from the very breath of God?

Paul endured sufferings and persecutions to bring the truth of the Gospel to an evil world. This chapter tells us that it has only gotten worse since then. I believe the beginning of this chapter describes our world today. Are you willing to love these people and do you love God's glory enough to bring the truth to them no matter the cost to you?
Make this a focus of your prayer today.

Day Five:
Read 2Tim 4 three times.
What is the charge given to Timothy in the beginning of this chapter? He is to _____________________, being ready in season and out of season.

Paul is very sure about his life. He knows without a doubt that he lived it fully in obedience to his calling. (4:7,8) Can you say this about yourself?
Do you want to live the kind of life that brings you the assurance that Paul has here?

Make this a focus of your prayer today, that you want to be willing to be poured out completely for Jesus in this world, not holding back parts of your life for selfish, fleshly gain. Tell Him you want to finish strong!

My dream

My dream is to take Amy P. and all you girls to California with me when it's winter here, and jump in the pool with our clothes on! Wanna plan it?

As Each Day Begins!

Welcome back to a New Year!

Day One: Pray for an hour! I feel like this would be a good way to start off our lesson this week. Follow the previous “pray for an hour”(October 17th post) outline and be sure to include a time of heart examination before the Lord.

Day Two:Read chapter 5 in the Humility(true greatness) book. This is such a great chapter! It is filled with purposeful applications that will be helpful to all of us I’m sure.

-Write down the 6 Daily Practices that are listed in this chapter. Next to each daily practice write down a way/time/plan about how you will do these things.

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-Spend time in prayer.

Day Three:Start off your day by reflecting on your purposeful application points above and be sure you follow through on them today!

-Let’s take the example of William Wilberforce by reading and meditating on Psalm 119 today. Read it in the morning before you start your day and then write down a section of verses that you can carry with you and meditate on throughout your day. At night, pray these verses back to the Lord.

Day Four:Apply purposeful application points!

-I was struck by the power of the words in the hymn that were mentioned in this chapter “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”. Read or sing through them now and really think about the words.

1. When I survey the wondrous cross

on which the Prince of Glory died;

my richest gain I count but loss,

and pour contempt on all my pride.

2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,

save in the death of Christ, my God;

all the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to his blood.

3. See, from his head, his hands, his feet,

sorrow and love flow mingled down.

Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,

or thorns compose so rich a crown.

4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,

that were an offering far too small;

love so amazing, so divine,

demands my soul, my life, my all.

“How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?”-Carl Henry

“The cross never flatters us”-CJ Mahaney

-Read Psalm 119 through once more.

-Spend 20 minutes in prayer.

Day Five:Apply purposeful application points.

-How many times have we all read through 1 Peter this past year??? A lot! So, DO IT AGAIN!:)

-Memorize 1 Peter 5:6-7.

-Spend at least 20 minutes in prayer

-Please post a comment on the blog about how these purposeful application points have challenged you this past week! It will be an encouragement to all of us to hear from each other and it will cause us to pray for one another!

NEW POST

Hey Girls! Amy P. here! GOING DEEPER will be up and running again next week. I pray that you all have been going just as deep in your devotional times even without this guide over your Christmas breaks. I also hope that you've been using the guide that was in the Fort booklet for follow-up devos since the retreat. Praying for you all and be sure to check out the blog on Wednesday for a NEW lesson!