God Desires Eternal Mindset; Inspiring “Fight the Good Fight”
Too many of us spiritually flabby,
we often avoid spiritual conflict
instead of facing it. That was not
the apostle Paul’s style, nor was
it John Monell’s (1811-1875).
Morsell was a gifted Anglican
clergyman who could hold his
congregation spell-bound as
he spoke and who advocated
“more fervent and joyous singing
In his church. He once said:
We sing but not as we should,
to Him who is the chief among ten
thousand, the altogether lovely.
The hymn “Fight the Good Fight”
was largely inspired by Eph 4
as well as 1 Timothy 6:11-12.
Lord, we’ll Fight the Good Fight:
Godliness with Contentment is
great gain…We can take nothing
out of (this world). If we have food,
we’ll be content (1 Tim 6:6-8).
Pursue righteousness, godliness,
faith, love, patience, gentleness.
Fight the Good Fight of Faith…
I urge you…keep this commandment
until our Lord’s appearing (v11-14).
Command those who are rich…
to do good… to be generous and
willing to share. By doing this
they will be storing up treasure
for the future so that they may
experience true life (v17-19).
Lord, You want Contentment to be
the virtue and goal for Your people.
Forgive me Lord for the times
when I get discontented with life.
Teach me to focus on all I have,
rather than on the things that I seem
to lack when comparing with others.
Teach me Lord to make connected
relationship with You and others be
priority over material things. Amen.
Lord, Thank You for Your promise
of eternal life in Your presence.
I realise that the road ahead
may not be easy; but I purpose
to be steadfast & stay the course.
Help me not grow weary in battles;
but pursue love and righteousness
as well as to Fight the good fight.
And grant me faithfulness and
perseverance. In Jesus name, Amen
Lord, thank You for all You have
given including material provision.
Keep me from being covetous,
greedy or being selfish minded.
Help me Lord find balance in
the stewardship of the resources
that You have put in my care.
Show me practical ways to use the
resources to do good, bless others
and further Your kingdom. Amen.
Fight the good fight with
all thy might! Christ is thy
strength and Christ thy right.
Lay hold on life and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally…
Run the straight race
through God’s good grace;
Lift up thine eyes & seek His face.
Life with its way before us lies;
Christ is the path & Christ the prize..
Faint not nor fear, His arms are near;
He changeth not, and thou art dear.
Only believe and Thou shall see
That Christ is all in all to Thee.