1. Assurance of Salvation – I am struggling with this one now. It’s circular. If I am a Christian, I should be living differently, but my Salvation doesn’t rest on anything I do or can do. Jesus is the only Way. But if I am to follow Him, I must live differently.
2. The Quiet Time – I still have not set aside a quiet time.
3. Victory over Sin – I know, but have not put into practice.
4. Separation from Sin – Totally indulging.
5. Christian Fellowship – I attend Church and portions of a Bible Study/Prayer group, but I feel no fellowship. I am an island.
6. The Bible – I know it better than I give myself credit for, but I can do infinitely better and I am not vocal about it.
7. Hearing the Word – I listen, but do not take notes. Sometimes, often, I quench the Spirit when it is being taught.
8. Reading the Word – I have and do, but that is the extent.
9. Bible Study – I would argue that I study the Bible, but I would be lying. I study books about the Bible, but don’t go much further than that.
10. Scripture Memory – I have in the past and I need to return to it in a way that makes sense for me.
11. Meditation on the Word – I need a tutor.
12. Application of the Word – Also, need a tutor.
13. Prayer – Is there summer school?
14. Personal Testimony – One of those poor sad sacks who was born again at birth and has no moving testimony. I can talk about times in my life when the Lord walked with me, but that doesn’t feel accurate. I want a born again experience.
15. Lordship of Christ – First I’ve ever heard such a thing.
16. Faith – Yes, a bit, in certain areas. Can I prove it? More so in the past than the present.
17. Love – I love some, but I don’t love the church. I horrible.
18. The Tongue – Nope.
19. The Use of Time – Yes, would someone please do this for me? My schedule regarding work and volunteering is good, but it is my free time that gets away from me.
20. The Will of God – Need some tutoring here as well.
21. Obedience – In some, but a wayward child in others. I pick and choose.
22. The Holy Spirit – I know the Holy Spirit. I’ve felt His power and guidance. I know how to quench Him as well.
23.Satan – Know Your Enemy – Learned how once and have since forgotten.
24. Dealing with Sin – I’ve identified. I’ve identified. I’ve identified. But not doing well with doing anything about it.
25.Assurance of Forgiveness – I’ve experienced how it can be done properly once before. I need to do it again and again. I do not do it well on my own.
26. Second Coming of Christ – I know it like a good book. I wish it spurred me on. I’m numb.
27.Witnessing – I don’t take initiative, but I can be open and can speak when given the opportunity.
28. Follow-up – Never occurred to me.
29. Giving – I think I have this in spades. Unfortunately, my heart isn’t always with it. Sometimes I burn. Sometimes I smoke. I need to learn to do it for God and God alone.
30. World Vision – I’m sure it’s last on the list for a reason.
That is some honking chonking list. Helps you see how far away you really are. I wonder if I can put an ad in a paper and list what I need help with. Then people who are strong in certain areas can mentor me there if they care or are willing or so moved. Or I’ll just go it along. Maybe this is the direction for me…
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
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