Ten Epic Legacies
“Finishing Well”
2 Timothy 4:6-10

Some heroes look better from a distance.

Others look better up close and personal.

Legacy is a life handed down that is worth following!

What will be your legacy?

Demas
	Co-worker, personal friend and confidant of Paul
	Abandoned, let down and left Paul in the lurch
			
2 Timothy 4:6-10

Finishing well
	Have a life plan.
		• What kind of person do I want to be?
		• How can you be the best version of you?

"A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps." – Proverbs 14:15

	Make decisions ahead of time.
		• Live your convictions
		• Sort out truth from conviction

	Exercise soul care.
		• Daily personal communion with God
		• Spiritual disciplines
		• Remind yourself of God’s love and sovereignty
		• Prioritize corporate worship

	Take regular relational audits.
		• Listen first
		• Repent and forgive quickly
		• Put criticism in its proper place
		• Fix problems rather than finding blame

	Embrace change.
		• Be aware of being rigid and reminiscing
		• Allow yourself to be “wet clay”

	Find and exercise your core gift.
		• What is your God-given “secret sauce?”
		• What is the biggest joy producer?

	Mentor someone younger.
		• Legacies are left in people
		• People are the source of great joy and comfort

	Affirm all the time.
		• People grow through affirmation
		• God’s love is felt through words

Are you going to finish well?