"Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified."
How would I examine and test myself to see if Christ is truly living in and through me?
- Is there blatant sin in my life?
- Am I in daily communication with God in prayer?
- Have I been loving my bride in a way that reflects the Trinity (Eph. 5) and proclaims the Gospel of reconciliation?
- Have I forgiven others or do I harbor bitterness and resentment in my heart?
- Are His words on my heart, mind and lips?
- Have I felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to do that which is contrary to my flesh and worldly reason?
- Am I serving sacrificially - giving myself away daily?
- Do I hold loosely to my earthly treasures for the sake of the Gospel ministry... giving generously, daily?
- Do I complain or rejoice in trials and struggles?
- Are my days marked by joy or marred by resentment?
- Do I boast in my work or God's work?
- What compels me?... love, truth, Christ... pride, greed, guilt...?
- Am I winning the battle of thoughts in my mind?
- Am I actively guiding my family to walk closer to Christ?... or am I lazy in leading?
- Would others see Christ in my actions?
- Would others hear Christ in my words?
If Christ is truly in me, He must also be through me - constantly and clearly evident in each area of my life.
My Jesus - live through me. Make Your presence known in me; and in me known. Teach me to sense Your voice - to know Your Spirit's moving. Make me more sensitive to You, more conscious of sin, more loving to others and more true to who You are calling me to be. Amen.
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