Is Your Faith All It Can Be? | A Believer's Checklist

"I spent most of the early years of my walk with God focused on what was wrong with me. Most of us probably do that, hoping to change ourselves."  - Joyce Meyer, American Christian author and speaker (1943-Present)

Most of us schedule an annual physical examination with a medical professional (or at least we should!) The purpose is to see how our bodies are functioning and make any necessary changes or modifications for our health's sake.

For our peace of mind, these wellness checks help us keep on top of potential problems before they develop into major ones. In the same manner, we should perform a "spiritual check-up" from time to time.

We are just about half-way through this current year, so now would be an ideal time to see if there are any areas in your spiritual life that need attention. I understand, it's a long year and a lot can happen in our lives. 

That's exactly why it's a good idea to see if we're where we want to be in our relationship with Jesus Christ. But what is the best way to go about this? A checklist is a good tool to help make it realistic and manageable for you.

A believer's checklist should include an inventory of practices and behaviors that are characteristic of a Christian faith. For example, it might focus on prayer, Bible reading, community involvement, and sharing your faith with others.

Additional information could include instruction/guidance on how to grow in faith and oppose sin. Bear in mind, however, a checklist that gets put aside after a short while is not beneficial to anyone. The point is to keep it reasonable and attainable! 

The wonderful thing about a checklist is that there isn't any mandatory standard to follow. And you don't have to be a theologian to create one! In fact, here are a few suggestions to help you create one that is suitable for your own needs:

New Covenant Bible Church has an excellent example of a Spiritual Checklist that you could use or adapt to your personal requirements.

First Baptist Covington provides a "different kind of checklist" that may be another option for you.

Clearly, a spiritual checklist can be modified to whatever your personal preferences might be. Let me also add here that checklists should be used as tools for growth and reflection, and not as a means to judge oneself or others.

I hope that this information will provide you with some tools to help you get the most out of your journey with Jesus Christ. "We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps." - Proverbs: 16:9 (NLT)

Scripture: Judges 18:6; Psalm 119:105; Mark 10:17; 1 John 2:6; 3 John 1:6

Prayer: "Dear Lord, help me remain strong in my faith, even when doubts or fears arise. May my heart be filled with love for you and a desire to live a life that pleases you, Amen."

Blessings and peace,

Sandra