Spiritual Check-up

We are in March 2015 .. Many of us besides making material New Year's resolutions, some of use made spiritual ones. i.e. Get closer to God, study more the bible, learn more bible verses, speak to others about Christ, etc.

Now it's time for a checkup. Then you should do this check up every 3-6 months to see if you are on point. Just like you are evaluated at work, you should evaluated yourself. Evaluate your walk with God and let me and others know if you want others to join in prayer with you in your walk.

Here are the questions you should ask yourself:

1. Are you reading the Bible daily? Many adopt a reading plan in the beginning in the year, but sometimes we are not up to date in our reading. Take a week or more to try to catch up. If you know you can't work on the schedule you have chosen adjust your plan but still read your bible daily. Don't read it everyday as an obligation to God like you're doing Him a favor. You need it for yourself. We need it for our soul. I know there are times where we feel overwhelmed and that we don't have enough hours in the day. However, we need to make time. If you know you are going to have a very busy day, get up earlier and dedicate some time in the morning reading the Bible and praying before leaving the house.

2. Are you praying daily? Are you praying regularly and constantly? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing," This doesn't mean you have to be down on your knees 24/7. This means you meditate on Him day and night 24/7. When I'm in my car I have my Christian Music playing (worship, gospel, whichever type of genre you like as long as it exalts God) and I am worshipping God and then I start talking to God. This is praying without ceasing. When I go anywhere and there I times where I just say a quick prayer or just praise God, it doesn't have to be out loud. Now in 1 Timothy 2:2 says "for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." This is telling us that we need to pray for those in authority including the government and church leaders. Are you praying by name for other believers to speak the Gospel boldly and clearly? Ephesians 6:18-20 "And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always praying for all of God's people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an Ambassador in chains, pray that I may declare it fearlessly as I should. Do you pray for your enemies? Matthew 5:44 says "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." 

3. How often have you shared the Gospel so far this year 2015? Is the Word of God, the Gospel, so powerful so powerful and impacting to you that you need to share with other? Are you building relationship with unbelievers gospel centered? I know my approach wot winning people over is to try to win them over as a friend first and then little by little start talking or introduce them to the gospel. Once that relationship has been built then you will talk to them about God. You will talk about God's love, grace, mercy and the sacrifice Jesus did on the cross for them so they could obtain salvation. For what non-believers are you praying for? Paul says in Romans 10:1 "Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved." I heard someone say this and I thought it was interesting and I never thought of it but liked it and said hmm I think I will say that prayer: "Lord increase my burden for lost people." Romans 9:1-3 ""I speak the truth in Christ - I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit - I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race."

Stay on track! Don't give up on your goals! Don't give up on your dreams. 

God bless!