* When you are in the habit of examining your ways you will be in the habit of returning to the Lord.

* The unexamined life is the unrepentant life.

* Spending time with God alone gives Him the opportunity to comb through your life and point out things you need to fix.

* This gives you the opportunity to work ON yourself.

* You can do this for your marriage, your business, your family, your own life.

* Five Steps to Examine Yourself:

* 1) Get alone.

* 2) Clear your mind - don’t let any thoughts disrupt this time.

* 3) Start with gratitude - it releases oxytocin in your brain, the bonding chemical.

* 4) Ask God to speak to you, then repent if necessary.

* 5) End with truth - get into the Word and let the truth pour over your mind.