Saturday, January 30, 2010

Am I Holy? - Some questions for Introspection

While students at Oxford University, John Wesley and a few friends (including his brother, Charles, and George Whitefield) formed a group called "The Holy Club." The purpose was to deepen their faith, and help them to live it day by day.

They created the following list of personal reflection questions to be used during their daily private devotions. We can all use a little introspection from time to time and these are great questions to ask yourself.

1. Am I creating the impression that I am better than I am?
2. Am I honest in all my acts and words?
3. Do I break confidence -- tell others' secrets?
4. Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, habits?
5. Can I be trusted?
6. Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?
7. Did God's Word live in me today?
8. Am I enjoying my prayer time?
9. When was the last time I shared my faith?
10. Do I pray about the money I spend?
11. Do I go to bed on time and get up on time?
12. Do I disobey God in anything?
13. Do I have an uneasy conscience?
14. Am I defeated in any part of my life?
15. Am I jealous, impure, critical, touchy, irritable, or distrustful?
16. Am I proud?
17. How do I spend my spare time?
18. Do I thank God that I am not like others?
19. Is there anyone I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, disregard or resent?
20. Do I grumble and complain?
21. Is Christ real to me?

Blessings,
Steve
Logos Christian Bookstore

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Christian Acronyms

Do you like acronyms? Those words made up from the first letter of each word in a phrase that help you remember important things. Over the years I have found a few that really help keep me grounded in the faith.


DOG - Depend On God
BUSY - Being Under Satan's Yoke
ACTS - Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication
BIBLE - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
FEAR - False Expectations Appearing Real
PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens
WWJD - What Would Jesus Do? (from the book "In His Steps")
GRACE - God's Riches At Christ's Expense
TGIF - Thank God I'm Forgiven

Blessings,
Steve
Logos Christian Bookstore