1 & 2 Timothy Sample

When I read “guard the deposit entrusted to you,” I see a football player who has just been given the ball and is guarding it with his life as he runs toward the goal. Along the way, there are those who want to stop him. Some will get in his path, others will try to knock him down from all sides, and others will try to make him fumble the ball. Each one wants to stop him from making it to the goal. That’s a picture of what our spiritual lives can feel like some days. But despite who comes against us, we hold on to our faith, we keep our eyes fixed on the goal of heaven, and we remember why we’re playing. 

Dear Jesus,

Help me to guard the deposit of faith that you have entrusted to me. Help me do my part and play my role well. Help me to be an encourager and protector to other Christians who are in the game and are getting hit from all sides. Help us as Christians to remember we are all on the same team and to work together for the same goal… Your glory. Amen.