2 Tim 3:10
As i was reading through this scripture the phrase "Manner of life" struck me. I'm currently teaching my 4yo the gentle art of table etiquette - simple manners, if you please - and its not easy. Its repetitive, sometimes frustrating, but in the end, I'm hoping at least, that she will have an appreciation, and act upon, common courtesy and manners at the dinner table.
Paul is imploring Timothy to continue the very work that he himself had given his best years for, his absolute all towards; advancing the message of christ in his generation, to bless the next. I could imagine this would have been an incredibly emotionally charged letter, as Paul was basically saying goodbye towards the end of his life.
Life. Not just at the dinner table. Not just on sunday. Not just at small group. Not just when its convenient.
Life. How you act, think, respond, your priorities, your focus. How you relate. Your character. Your pain. Your good days and your bad.
Woman of God, are you part of regular fellowship with likeminded believers? Are you putting your life out there for others to follow? Are you seeking another woman who's manner of life you attain to follow? If not, ask the lord to provide someone to mentor you or simply ask questions of.
Woman of God, you and I are called to extend love to others that is sacrificial, that will require involvement, pain and long-suffering, expand our experiences with others so God can shape, change and mould us all into the amazing, strong women we are called to be.
True discipleship, the act of loving sacrificially and serving one another, is where the church is at her beautiful best.
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