Worship – Grow – Connect – Serve – Go
These are the 'Five Investments of a Great Commandment/Great Commission Disciple" as identified by our church. Under each Investment, 2 or 3 “keys to maturity’ have been identified to help focus us in our spiritual journey. I want to look at each of these keys over the next several months and see what they have to do with discipleship and our lives.
Worship – We are created for God’s glory and purpose. “Worship the Lord with gladness.” Psalm 100:5 ---
Key #1 - We glorify God in all things. Romans 12:1-2
Reflection Questions:
· what I eat
· how I rest – how balanced I keep my life
· what nonfood substances I put into my body
· what message I give about my sexuality/sensuality
· how fit I keep my body
· Use of my time
· Use of my talents/experiences/training
· Words coming from my mouth (out of the heart the mouth speaks)
· Judgments I make against someone
· My private thought life/ my self-talk
· Assumptions or preconceived ideas I hold
· How much of God’s Word am I putting into my mind
· Am I letting God’s Truth replace my reality truths
· Is God’s forgiveness and healing replacing my wounds and unforgiveness
· Is grace replacing bitterness
· How well do I listen to God
You know what? In some of these areas I’ve made significant progress. In some, I have a ways to go.
SO…how well are you glorifying God in all things? How would God want you to change? In what areas can you give thanks for growth? Who has permission to ask you such questions?
Glorifying God in all things – this is definitely a reflection of my walk as a disciple of Christ. The above questions are good for accountability within spiritual friendships and with anyone I am discipling. Yep…key #1 is definitely connected to my discipleship process.
Boo! I hate when pastors bring God's Word in front of me and challenge me! Great words. A great challenge toward the balanced life. Sometimes I get frustrated because I may enter a season where I'm honoring God with my body but not in the Word. Then I'm in the Word and eating junk. Then I'm serving without being connected well. I wonder if I'll ever hit my stride. But I think you're right on in that we need to keep asking these questions to help each other strive for that balance. Without each other asking, it wont' happen. Thanks for the reminder.
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