Life Reflection: Where do I need to THINK more in regards to my faith?  What would it take to melt my heart to the reality of Jesus’ life AND death for me?  When was the last time I asked God, “Lord, what shall I do for you?”  Do I believe that God through the Holy Spirit can still add daily to our numbers in Christ?  What will it take for me to be cut to the heart in Christ?  Am I willing to pray for a holy movement of God where many are cut to the heart?  Will I make this a daily prayer?

Life Reflection:

Am I disciplined in my walk with Christ? In what area to do I need to work to become more disciplined?  Do I join with other Christians constantly in prayer?  Am I continually praising God in the house of God?

What is perplexing or amazing me? Do I ask, “what does this mean?” or do I assume that I know how the Spirit of God is at work in my life, my church, and my world today?

Life Reflection: Do I personally know the power and truth of Jesus Christ?  Or does Jesus remain a set of principles in my life to follow?  Do I expect God to move in significant ways in my life and the life of our church?  If so, how so?  If not, why not?  Do I believe that God could begin a holy movement that could help transform our lives and our city—and that God wants to use me/us?  Am I willing to genuinely pray that God will use me personally, and First Church specifically to continue the rest of God’s story?

Life Reflection: How real is the Resurrection of Jesus in my life?  Do I view the Resurrection as “hard” news or “soft” news?  Why?  What difference would it make in every part of my life and how I viewed the world if I realized the Resurrection as truth?  Do I live my life trying to follow the principles of Christianity OR in a loving relationship with Jesus Himself?  How can I be a herald, a “good news bringer,” of the Resurrection with others?

Life Reflection: In my life am I practicing “Me” first, or “God” first?  Why?  What would help me to more fully grasp the reality of sin and that Jesus offered His life for mine?  How would such an understanding impact me?  What new light does this shed on the final days and events of Jesus?

Life Reflection:  Is my anger “sinful anger” (like the coffee guy) or “holy anger” (like God’s anger)?   How is God calling me to respond to my holy anger over injustice and join in God’s transformational work?  Do I need to lament?  If yes, can I be honest with God during my prayer time this week?

Life Reflections: Am I living into God’s design for me?  Where am I?  Where am I not?  Where in my life am I experiencing disintegration?  Am I placing my complete trust in Christ who has defeated sin?  How can I live into God’s concept of Jubilee so that I can be part of what is right with God’s creation rather than what is wrong?  What does it mean for me to see Jesus as “the warrior nurse?”  What does it mean to me to receive Christ’s beauty while Christ receives my ashes?

Life Reflection: In my heart of hearts, what is it that I have to have, especially in times of trouble, in order to be ok and feel good about myself?  This is what I am addicted to.  Do I view sin as simply breaking the law, or as something that breaks the heart of God?  How can I better personalize my understanding of sin?  What actions steps can I take today to remember God’s grace in my life?  Who am I willing to ask in my life to speak to me about the addictions I have in my life?

Life Reflection: To who or what is my soul most attracted?  Where do I find my worth and value?  Right now does my soul feel free or enslaved?  Am I selling myself out for something?  For what does my soul truly long for?  What have I been afraid to admit that my soul depends on besides God?  To whose arms does my soul run?  What will help us to realize the full extent of how much Christ loves us?  That there is no one else in who our soul will find both rest and satisfaction? 

Prayer:  “Lord, help me to find true freedom by enslaving my soul to you alone.”