Day 52 - II Timothy 3:10-13

A quick thank you not to Timothy...  Thanks so much for hanging in there with me through all of the difficult times.  You have listened, been steady and faithful, loving and patient.  Oh and by the way it will only get tougher but God will continue to rescue us.

Thought for the day:  Be thankful that God is always there to pull me through.

Day 51 - II Timothy 3:6-9

Paul warns Timothy about smooth talking men whose pervert the truth of the faith and more specifically are guilty of taking advantage of vulnerable women.  Paul is confident that the smooth talkers will not be successful and that everyone will be able to see through them.

Thought for the day:  Be careful to judge the words of men through the filter of the truth of scripture.

DAy 50 - II Timothy 3:1-5

As I read this passage of how Paul describes the approaching end time as would have sworn that it was an editorial from today's San Diego Union Tribune.  We tend to think that we have it some much more difficult, however, the things that Paul warns Timothy about or spot on for us today.  Everywhere we look the mantra of the day is, "Aren't I special and my pleasure and success needs to be the center of all".  The religion of me.

Thought for the day:  Stay true to what Christ call us to and lean on him.  Humility today.

Day 49 - II Timothy 2:22-26

This passage describes what a mature servant of God will look like and how he will act.  In summary: 1) chase faith, love and peace not juvenile things 2) Listen more talk less.

Thought for the day:  Be a good listener.

Day 48 - II Timothy 2:20-21

Paul wants Timothy to be a useful tool in Gods hands.  That can be used for anything at anytime.

Thought for the day:  Be available and ready to be used today.

Day 47 - II Timothy 2:19

A reminder from Paul:  God is sovereign, consistent and knows who belongs to him.  Now act like it.

Thought for the day: God is sovereign, consistent and knows who belongs to him.  Now act like it.

Day 46 - II Timothy 2:14-18

Paul turn his attention to the art of communication.  I love the phrase from the passage, "Words are not mere words, you know" (The Message).  To sum it up, don't gossip and nitpick, keep it simple, be truthful and don't feel the need to impress with "pious" talk.

Thought for the day:  Focus on delivering uplifting words today.