Nov 29 2007
The Pentathlon
Which of the four activities will I begin in order to stay on track and balance God’s five purposes for my life?
The Purpose Driven Life, p. 311
I must start with discipleship, teaching myself the word of God and learning how to apply it to my life. Also I must fellowship with other believers, for discussion and accountability. Throughout all this, I must worship God with all my heart, at all times. Then I may show my spiritual growth by ministering to others.
The verse for me to remember is in 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Msg)
Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it.
I must continually keep my spiritual activities in check, ensure that it is healthy and on track. The purposes in my life are clear. All I must do is maintain the commitment, balance my five purposes, and focus on Jesus. He is my strength in a long marathon of life.
So hard to test myself. Mostly I know I’ve failed when I see the disappointment in someone else’s eyes. People are my mirrors, you know?
I tend to seek someone else’s constructive criticism.
Way too many people get disappointed without offering any help to improve. I tend to ignore those people.