Friday, November 11, 2022

Affirmations from the Book of 2 TIMOTHY



"Faithful to the Finish"

Key Thought: Paul’s final charge—stay strong, pass on the faith, and finish the race with courage.

2 Timothy felt like final instructions from someone who had seen it all and stayed the course. These affirmations stirred something serious in me. Paul was not just encouraging Timothy—he was charging him to keep going, no matter what. And I felt that charge, too. Stir up the gift. Do not fear. Endure hardship. Stay rooted in the Word. Every line called me to finish strong. These affirmations helped me see that faithfulness is not flashy—it is steady. It is bold when it needs to be, quiet when it must be, and grounded at all times. I was reminded that suffering does not mean I am failing. Sometimes it means I am right where I need to be. Paul reminded me to guard what God gave me, to stay faithful even when it is not easy, and to preach the truth whether it is popular or not. This book taught me that legacy is not built in comfort—it is built in commitment.

 

Affirmations

  1. I stir up the gift of God that is in me.
  2. I do not have a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
  3. I endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
  4. I rightly handle the Word of truth.
  5. I flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.
  6. I am not ashamed of the Gospel—I suffer for it with joy.
  7. I guard the good deposit entrusted to me.
  8. I continue in what I have learned and believe the Scriptures fully.
  9. I preach the Word in and out of season with boldness.
  10. I fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith.