[S] 2 Timothy 4:6-7 --
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.
[O] Paul's statement towards the end of his life is more than challenging. How can one live a life such that s/he can confidently say "I have finished the race, I have kept the faith"? Paul wasn't even part of the twelve disciples following Jesus during His ministry years; in fact, he persecuted Christians harshly. So if you will, he caught up tremendously to come to this point in his life.
[A] I should not lose hope of drawing closer to God and to live a life that I can also confidently say I have finished the race by keeping my faith. The enemy whispers into my ears at time that I am no good for God's ministry. But I should push forward without stopping.
[P] Dear Father, do send Your Holy Spirit to guide me and to uphold my heart so that I will not lose my pace of following You and to run this race without giving up until my last breath on earth. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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