take stock of your spiritual progress

(This was supposed to have published this morning but I don’t think I have my phone app quite figured out yet. Doesn’t seem to adhere to  “schedule post”.  Anyway, here it is.)

As you know, I read Oswald Chambers every day. Today he writes

Once a week at least, take stock before God and see whether you are keeping your life up to the standard He wishes.

(Further on) My worth to God in public is what I am in private,

To me this says that if what I write In this blog isn’t reflected in my every day personal life, I am a sham. So I take self-examination seriously. Not as morbid introspection looking for something to feel guilty about, but as an honest appraisal of what my life has looked like the previous week.

I can’t say I have a set schedule or any schedule at all, but during my daily time with God, I take a look at how I’m doing overall.

This allows me to focus on these areas during my prayer time.

God bless and I hope you have a good day. This picture should make you smile.

Rebecca

Hi. I'm so glad you're here. My blog focuses on faith and mental health issues such as mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (chronic low moods that don't qualify as depression.) I post DIY and decorating projects when I can. My book, "Depression Has A Big Voice. Make Yours Bigger! (Expanded Edition), is on sale at all online retailers. I have a Psychology degree and post-graduate courses in Clinical Pastoral Education. I am a former hospital chaplain, Bible teacher, and retreat/conference inspirational speaker. Thank you for visiting and may you feel God's presence today.

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