I have been part of a small group that has been studying Charles Swindoll's book, A Man of Grit and Grace: Paul. The last chapter is on 2 Timothy. In it, Swindoll gives a list on how to run the race as a person of grit and grace as written by Paul in 2 Timothy 2. Here is the advice that I know I could definitely use:
- Be strong in grace (2:1)
- Be faithful to entrust truth (v.2)
- Be as brave as a soldier (v. 4)
- Be as disciplined as an athlete (v. 5)
- Be as hardworking as a farmer (v. 6)
- Be as diligent as a workman (v.15)
- Be as gentle as a servant (vv. 24-25)
Isn't this what we all aim to do be in life? It's all in one small chapter! I pray that I can take this advice and apply it to my life!
