I've been thinking a lot about how much I've changed in the last year. I changed jobs, Andy changed jobs, we lived apart, we almost moved... it's been quite a roller-coaster. But my relationship with God has been a firm foundation - something I might not have said a few years ago. Each change that I've endured this year has brought me into more of an understanding of God's providence and of His love for me. Yet my flesh is still weak, and I often am disappointed and embarrassed by my sinful thoughts and actions.
Maybe you've had amazing year, maybe you haven't. Maybe your relationship with God is solid, maybe it isn't. But if you're reading this blog post, chances are you desire to grow and mature in your faith.
So, friends, take some time to answer these questions and reflect on this past year. I'll come back in a day or two and share my answers. Feel free to answer in your mind or in your journal, or you can comment on this post (either with your name or anonymously).
-L
1. What event(s) have happened this year that made you feel far from God?
2. What event(s) have happened this year that brought you closer to God?
3. On a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being far from God and 5 being near to God, where would you say you are now? Why do you think that is?
4. What did you learn from church/devotions this year that you either didn't know before or didn't "get" before?
5. Is spending time with God a daily priority of yours?
6. What do you think you're doing right when it comes to growing? What do you think you're doing wrong?
7. Have you taken anything away from church/devotions and actually applied it to your life? What was it?
8. What changes do you need to make to grow more spiritually?
9. What are your goals for growth in 2012?
10. In one word, describe what you want your relationship with God to look like.
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