Living Free Every Day®
Today's Scripture
"Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along
taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You
need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you.
Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it." - 2
Corinthians 13:5 MSG
Thoughts for Today
Yesterday we considered the importance of taking a regular inventory of our lives. A good place to start is by
examining our relationship with God. As you begin to do this, ask yourself some hard questions like these:
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Do I know God better today than I did last month or last year?
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Am I asking God about his plan for my life—or just forging on ahead, doing my own thing?
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Am I too busy for God?
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Am I persisting in some behavior that I know is displeasing to him?
Consider this …
You can trust Jesus to forgive your failures and give you the strength
to get your life back on track. The changes might be small or large.
The important thing is to
always be moving in the right direction … toward God and his plan for your life.
Prayer
Father, I desire to grow in my walk with you, to know you better, to
accomplish your plan for my life. As I celebrate the birth of your Son
and all that he means to me,
help me see the areas in my life that need change—and then to do something about it. In Jesus' name …
These thoughts were drawn from …
Stepping into Freedom: A Christ-Centered Twelve-Step Program by
Jimmy Ray Lee, D.Min. This twelve-step program is suggested for use in
support groups, recovery groups and home groups. It offers help for
anyone struggling with a life-controlling problem like drug addiction,
alcoholism, sexual addiction, gambling or workaholism. Note: This
curriculum was written especially for small groups and we encourage
people to use it that way. However, it can also be used effectively as a
personal study for individuals or couples.
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