Self-Examination as a Christian by Stacy Duplease & Stories by Stacy

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Self-Examination as a Christian
As a Christian, we are not to focus on self. Luke 9:23 tells us to deny ourselves. However, it never tells us to not analyze or examine where we are in life, through God's help. We need to know where we are, where we've come, and make adjustments if we fail/sin somewhere. We also need to make adjustments if we feel lost or like there should be more to life than what we're currently experiencing.

However, most importantly, is how close we are to God. This is the most critical thing we need to ask Him and ourselves. Are we drawing ever closer to Him? Are we praying more to Him every day or less? Are we in the Word more daily or less? Are we living the purpose He has for our lives and are we bringing Him glory?

Where are you on your Christian road/journey? Where do you need to be? Where are you headed? Is it your road for your life or God's?

Take some time to analyze where you are. Ask God to speak to you about it over the next couple of weeks.

Read and re-read Psalm 139 often while you're in the mode of self-analyzation.

We should self-examine at least two weeks every 6 months, if not more. This helps us to stay on track and to live smack-dab in the middle of God's will in our lives. 

Stacy Duplease
of Stories by Stacy & Publishing by Stacy