How do I know when I'm in a Spiritual Rut?
Save The Best For The Best Principle
Have I been saving my best time for God lately, or do I normally give him the leftovers?
Consistency Principle
When was the last time I spent time with God? Do I regularly set aside time for him?
First Things Always Principle
What were the things I did to grow when I first became a Christian that I'm not doing now?
Forgiveness Principle
Do I have any unconfessed sin in my life that I need to deal with? Do I need to seek forgiveness from God or others?
Do I continue to grapple with guilt, instead of growing in God's grace?
Obedience Principle
Am I doing the good that I already know is right? Am I honoring God with my obedience?
Am I allowing my feelings to counteract God's commands in my life?
Anti-Ritual Principle
Have I become fake with my life, acting spiritual without being spiritual? Am I free to act without caring what others may think about me or have I enslaved myself to other's opinions?
Variety Principle
Do my spiritual habits have any intentional plans behind them--plans that include a variety of practices and places?
Forgetfulness/Praise/Observation Principle
Has my life become so good, so full of God's blessing, that I have forgotten to look to him? Do I praise God daily, thanking him for everything he's given me? Am I a careful observer of my life, looking for God's lessons?
Diligence Without Doing it All Principle
Have I found and defined the balance between my part and God's part in my growth?
Have I been diligent in my duty, while allowing God to work in my life?
Unequal Love Principle
Have I lost site of God's ultimate love for me? What role does God's love play in my life?
You’re Not Alone Principle
Am I throwing a party of self pity, believing that I'm the only one who's experiencing a dry spiritual life?
Have I allowed this deficient thinking to isolate myself from others who may help me?
Movement Verses Position Principle
Am I so concerned with status that I've stopped moving forward in my faith? Am I caught up in pride and look down on others?
Am I caught in a storm of discouragement and continue to put myself down?
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Have I been saving my best time for God lately, or do I normally give him the leftovers?
Consistency Principle
When was the last time I spent time with God? Do I regularly set aside time for him?
First Things Always Principle
What were the things I did to grow when I first became a Christian that I'm not doing now?
Forgiveness Principle
Do I have any unconfessed sin in my life that I need to deal with? Do I need to seek forgiveness from God or others?
Do I continue to grapple with guilt, instead of growing in God's grace?
Obedience Principle
Am I doing the good that I already know is right? Am I honoring God with my obedience?
Am I allowing my feelings to counteract God's commands in my life?
Anti-Ritual Principle
Have I become fake with my life, acting spiritual without being spiritual? Am I free to act without caring what others may think about me or have I enslaved myself to other's opinions?
Variety Principle
Do my spiritual habits have any intentional plans behind them--plans that include a variety of practices and places?
Forgetfulness/Praise/Observation Principle
Has my life become so good, so full of God's blessing, that I have forgotten to look to him? Do I praise God daily, thanking him for everything he's given me? Am I a careful observer of my life, looking for God's lessons?
Diligence Without Doing it All Principle
Have I found and defined the balance between my part and God's part in my growth?
Have I been diligent in my duty, while allowing God to work in my life?
Unequal Love Principle
Have I lost site of God's ultimate love for me? What role does God's love play in my life?
You’re Not Alone Principle
Am I throwing a party of self pity, believing that I'm the only one who's experiencing a dry spiritual life?
Have I allowed this deficient thinking to isolate myself from others who may help me?
Movement Verses Position Principle
Am I so concerned with status that I've stopped moving forward in my faith? Am I caught up in pride and look down on others?
Am I caught in a storm of discouragement and continue to put myself down?
think on these things...