I’m on my way to Waldosboro ME today to help my brother-in-law out as he recuperates from surgery. The spiritual journey becomes physical. I wonder what I will learn while I am away. God has something in mind because His Spirit is calling me deeper into the fast.
Here are today’s questions regarding spiritual health. They deal with our heart for service.
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 meaning I am just beginning and 5 meaning I am well-developed in this area)…
Does my way of life expresses my unique God-given design?
How open am I to be used by God for ministry that complements my spiritual giftings, my heart, my abilities, my personality and my experiences in life? Am I even praying for such a ministry to present itself?
Am I serving in regular ministry?
How am I assuming responsibility for or facilitating a group discussion?
Am I discovering new ways to develop myself for ministry to the body?
How can I better serve God and others?
These are probing questions. I think for most of us the question is not are we doing something for the church (most of us are blogging as a ministry to the body of Christ and a mission to the world) but is there anything that needs to change for us to fully enter into that place of ministry that fits us like a glove. In my personal coaching sessions my coach is constantly asking questions that help me to see what I am doing that is facilitating ministry and what I am doing that is nothing more than a distraction.
One final question to ponder today. What can you change with God’s help to make you a better servant to God’s people?
Lillie-Put 
Great questions that will require some reflection. Travel safe!
I had a great trip Tom! I hope to hear soon about what fruit your reflections yielded.
I will meditate on your question and wait for God’s leading.
I can’t wait to hear what you discover.
Praying for your brother in law’s speedy recovery. The rest will take more time, for me.
My brother-in-law is doing well thanks for your prayers. As far as how long the rest takes…the good news is we have all eternity!
Great questions! Oh how i want to see God’s people activated – Yeah Pastor J!
Amen Ben!
I’m encouraged by these questions! Finally, I’m making progress! Of course, there’s ALWAYS room for growth, but I believe I’m on the right track…Godspeed on your journey, can’t wait to hear what He has in store for you and your brother-in-law.
Thanks for the prayers Patti. My brother-in-law is recovering nicely from his surgery and we had a great visit. I am glad that God has encouraged you with these questions.
Thinking of you and praying too, Pastor J. The questions are good . ..and something that I need to pray about and press into. Thank you and God bless you!
You arer welcome. The answers for each of us are individual to our circumstances and the stepd for each of us are equally individual.
More challenging questions!
I am keeping a list of them all, and using it for a periodic check-up. This would have been so handy a few years back, but God DID supply my needs and a great accountability partner.
He always gives us what we need in the right season. May God bless your seeking and questioning.