11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Paul adviced young Timothy to persevere always relying on God's word as the source of his strength and also reminded him that fighting the good fight is about learning to walk in the tension between good and bad times as we wait for Christ's return.
