How's your walk with Jesus going? Are you keeping in stride with Him? Have you gotten off track? Or have you gotten lost by going your own way?
Knowing where we stand with Jesus is something we need to be aware of constantly. It's like taking a test to see if we are on track with our schoolwork. The results of the test will tell us if we understand the material and if we are where we need to be in our learning journey.
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Well, how can we take a test regarding our walk with Christ? What questions should we ask ourselves? What kind of results should we look for to indicate that we're still following Him?
Here are a few questions to ask yourself. Rank yourself according to the scale below, and place your rank on the lines provided. When you've finished answering the questions, check your answers against the Score Key that follows the questions.
RANKING SCALE
5 - Your answer is YES.
4 - Your answer is OFTEN.
3 - Your answer is SOMETIMES.
2- Your answer is RARELY.
1 - Your answer is NO.
- Do I spend time with the Lord every day, reading His Word, memorizing and meditating on His Word, talking with Him in prayer, and just hanging out with Him?_____
- Do I regularly gather with fellow believers for fellowship and fun?_____
- Do I attend church services regularly?_____
- Am I part of a small Bible study group?_____
- Do I have a mature spiritual mentor (a woman for a gal and a man for a guy) who can advise me and hold me accountable to God's Word?_____
- Do I serve in some capacity in my local church?_____
- Do I tell others about Jesus?_____
SCORE KEY:
---A score of 30-35 means you are on track in your walk with Jesus.
---A score of 25-30 means you are doing well but have room for improvement.
---A score of 20-25 means you are getting off track and need to re-evaluate your priorities.
---A score of 15-20 means you have gone your own way and should get help in getting back on track.
---A score of 1-15 means you are in danger of losing your way. Talk with your pastor or a mature Christian who will help you find your way back.
One disclaimer: Perhaps you are a new Christ-Follower and have just started your walk with Jesus. If so, it will take you some time to incorporate the above spiritual disciplines into your life. But you can start right away to spend time with the Lord every day, reading His Word and talking with Him. Ask God to lead you to a good church that teaches the Bible without compromise. As you begin attending church, you will find other believers who will help you to grow in Christ.
If you need help with any of this, please write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com. I will be happy to help you in any way I can.
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