See Me Through It – 2nd Timothy 4:6-8 – Live Intentionally

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twenty-eighth inspirational message dated Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. The title of this message is “See Me Through It – 2^nd Timothy 4:6-8 – Live Intentionally”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “See Me Through It” (with lyrics) as performed by Christian artist “Brandon Heath”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Second Timothy – the sixth through the eighth verses of the fourth chapter:

2^nd Timothy 4:6-8

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁶ For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. ⁷ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ⁸ Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

 

The above verses are significant and “special” to me – because they are the “same” verses that my pastor used in the eulogy at my grandmother’s funeral (approximately 3 years ago - she passed away on 7/19/19). Many of the messages that I write in this “Namma for Christ” blog reference my grandmother’s profound influence on me and my upbringing. I, truly, would not be the person I am, today - if she hadn’t played a major role in my life. I pray that in some way – I may “positively” impact people - the way that my dear grandmother “positively” impacted people - for the Lord’s Glory.  I truly believe my grandmother “lived her life intentionally” – for the cause of Christ!

May we all live our lives intentionally to bring God Glory! Please read and enjoy:

The title of this message also includes the words “Live Intentionally” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (6/30/22) – which I have included below:

 

Live Intentionally

 

  2^nd Timothy 4:6-8

By Charles Stanley

 

WE ALL WANT TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, but to do that, we must have goals to aim for. Few of us actually take the time to consider where we’re going. How tragic it would be to finish our life and find out we were on a course other than God’s, fighting the wrong fight and struggling to keep the faith.

The apostle Paul is a good role model for living life to the fullest. His goals were to know Christ, abide in His power, fellowship in His suffering, and preach the gospel (Phil. 3:10; 1^st Cor. 1:17 - see these verses below).

Philippians 3:10

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹⁰ that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,

 

1^st Corinthians 1:17

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹⁷ For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.

 

Paul aligned his aspirations with the Lord’s, diligently worked to fulfil his calling, and persevered through suffering. He could face the end of his life with confidence since he’d “fought the good fight…finished the course…[and] kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4: 7 – see this verse above).

If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting. Don’t settle for the mediocrity of an unplanned life. Set aside some time this week to get alone with the Lord. Then ask for 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.

Let God help you change direction so you can pursue things that align with His will. Then start living intentionally.

 

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “See Me Through It” (with lyrics) as performed by Christian artist “Brandon Heath” sung with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

(If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 BE BLESSED!