Challenging Questions
Lindsey and I realize that the challenge we've been discussing--of translating our beliefs into action--is easy to forget. So in order to help in this area, we've formed a list of questions. They're really questions for the heart, and they are meant to be considered prayerfully. We hope they're helpful for you as well.
- Do you act out of obedience to Christ and a passion for His glory--or your own?
- How do you spend your time?
- How much of your time per day is spent chatting with friends (online, on the phone or in person)?
- How much of your time per day is spent daily in conversation with family members?
- How much of your time is spent daily speaking to God?
- How often do you meditate on the Cross? (Once a day? Once a week? Once a year?)
- Do you set time aside every day for prayer and Bible study?
- Do you try to faithfully obey God in public and at home?
- Do you ask God for the grace to help you obey consistently?
- What people, books, movies, etc. influence you the most?
- Do you read books, watch movies, or listen to music that does not encourage your walk with Christ? Do you think this is wise?
- Are your friends fellow Christians who are seeking after godliness? Or do they encourage you in gossip and ungodly thoughts?
- If so, do you also join in that gossip and allow those thoughts to dominate your mind?
- What are your main spheres of influence?
- What steps could you take to become a stronger influence of a Christ-like attitude to friends, siblings, neighbors, relatives, etc.?
- Do you actively serve in your community?
- When making decisions, do you consider how they affect others?
Do you have any more questions to add?
Labels: The Challenge
posted by Hannah at
9:36 AM
7 Comments:
No, I think that pretty much covers it. :) In any case, I can't think of others. The question always on my heart is "Is God your all?", but I think that these specific questions are asking the same thing.
"Do you try to faithfully obey God in public and at home?"
There's the one I have the most trouble with. It's so easy to act angry and nasty when it's just my family around me.
These are excellent questions, ladies. Very thought-provoking (in a very good way).
God bless,
Linda
What a load full of questions! This list is basically a long list of the "little things" that make up the BIG thing of following after Christ and wanting to honor and glorify Him at all times. We need to spend more time evaluating how our beliefs and actions match up. Thank you!
I plan on printing these up and responding to them during my journal writing time, thanks so much! These will definitely help me chart where I'm at spiritually.
Such great questions...we need to ask ourselves these questions, it does a very good job of reveling what is in the heart...which shows our need for a Savior even greater!
You young women do such a great job of pointing to Christ!
I think one of the main ones for me is:
Do I work diligently at the task set before me, or do I limit God by spending my time complaining that I have "no opportunity" to glorify Him?
What a great post - good questions. Very convicting!
Wow. That's all I can say. Thanks so much for posting this, very thought-provoking and convicting.
I just came upon this site from Priceless Purity.
In Christ,
Emy
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Emma92
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Emma4Jesus
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/jesusfreakteens
Post a Comment
<< Home