Spiritual Growth Parameters

WHERE THERE IS NO VISION, THE PEOPLE PERISH. PROVERBS 29.18.

We are living in a day when every one has a vision or ambition or purpose in life. From kindergarten kids to the corporate leaders it is the same! But it will surprise any honest Christian leader that their people are the only ones on this planet who have no such plans, not for this life but for their spiritual welfare!

The beginning of the year is a good time for you and I to take stock of our spiritual life and to assess our progress and plan for our future. Here is something I drew up for our Home Fellowship. You should use it as a guide and plan for making progress during this year. Plan to grow from where you are now to the very top, with God’s help!

A PROGRESS CHECK AND VISION (EXPECTATION) FOR THE YEAR 2007 AND BEYOND!

(circle appropriate ones)

SPIRITUAL GROWTH PARAMETERS:

1. PERSONAL DEVOTION
a. BIBLE READING regular irregular sometimes seldom
b. BIBLE STUDY regular irregular sometimes seldom
c. PRIVATE PRAYER regular irregular sometimes seldom

2. SUNDAY MEETING regular irregular sometimes seldom
Preparation yes occasional no;
Punctual yes / occasional / no;
Participation yes / occasional / no;
Tithes yes / irregular / no;
Sermon application yes / occasional / no

3. AREA OR HOME FELLOWSHIP regular irregular sometimes seldom

4. DAILY PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING good / not so good / trying / not trying

5. MINISTERING TO OTHERS: ( Tick: 1=regularly 2 =sometimes 3=none)
Intercession ( 1 2 3 ) Fellowship (1 2 3 ) Contact ( 1 2 3 )
Encouragement (1 2 3 ) Practical help ( 1 2 3 )

TRY TO FIND A CHRISTIAN FRIEND AND WORK AS A PAIR for effective implementation:

N.B KEEP THIS SLIP IN YOUR BIBLE AND TAKE A LOOK AT IT EACH MONTH! IT WILL BE A GOOD CHALLENGE TO YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

Pray and practise with me: Dear Lord, you desire that I bear fruit and more abundantly. Help me to constantly strive to progress in my spiritual life. Help me to find a friend so that we could be of mutual encouragement and help. Amen.