Acts 20:22–24 (CSB) 

²²“And now I am on my way to Jerusalem, compelled by the Spirit, not knowing what I will encounter there, ²³except that in every town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me. ²⁴But I consider my life of no value 

to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace. 

1 - SEE YOURSELF AS AN ACCOUNTANT 

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2 - SEE YOURSELF AS A RUNNER 

Proverbs 24:16 (CSB) 

¹⁶Though a righteous person falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin. 

2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (CSB) 

⁸We are afflicted in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; ⁹we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed. 

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2 Timothy 4:8 (CSB) 

⁸There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing. 

3 - SEE YOURSELF AS A STEWARD 

1 Peter 4:10 (CSB) 

¹⁰Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 

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4 - SEE YOURSELF AS A WITNESS

James 5:19–20 (CSB) 

¹⁹My brothers and sisters, if any among you strays from the truth, and someone turns him back,²⁰let that person know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.