Changi Chapel

As you look back at 2012, here is a quick check-list to evaluate your spiritual condition for the year gone past.

You know you have been growing in your relationship with Christ in 2012 when…..

*    You are becoming increasingly aware of your sinfulness and weaknesses.
*    Your response to sin is quick and followed by genuine repentance.
*    Your spiritual battles are becoming more fierce and yet you still rejoice.
*    You begin to see trials and temptations as opportunities for growth. Your first response should be, "Lord, what are you trying to teach me?"
*    You view service to Him as an honor and not a burden.
*    You view everything as coming from God. He is sovereign, so He either brought it or allowed it.
*    You sense your faith growing stronger. It takes more to ruffle you. You are more patient – even more kind.
*    You desire to spend more time in praise, worship and study of God’s Word. You’re in love with the Lord and you are not ashamed of it.
*    Your desire to obey Him becomes more intense and sin becomes less attractive.
*    You are eager to share and tell others about what Christ means to you and what He is doing in your life.
*    You experience more awareness of His presence at all times, not just in places like at church on Sunday.
*    You jealously guard your quiet times of prayer and Bible study.
*    You prefer to spend time with Him above all others. Because you realized the more time you spent with Him, the more you become like Him.

How have you fared as you look back at 2012?

Has your faith grown or stagnated?

Have you been fruitful or barren?

Are you alive in Christ or dead?

How have you been in 2012?

Your comments, thoughts or suggestions are welcome. The body text is by the author, the header and the words in italics are mine. My apologies for not being able to post these sooner. My travels in South Africa, the US and India did not always afford me internet access. Thank you for your understanding.  – John B. Samuel @ Madras, India