Time for a Spiritual Check-up

We all know how important physical health is and we even give our motor vehicles the occasional check-up. Here’s a plan for keeping your soul, your inner self in shape:

(a) Don’t question your faith, question your doubts. God’s promises are for ‘believers.’
(b) Don’t be a ‘lone ranger.’ It’s no accident that the Old Testament contains the story of God’s people, and that the Epistles were written to congregations. We grow as we relate – not isolate!
(c) Fall asleep and wake up immersed in gratitude. It’ll transform your day. The Bible says, “In everything give thanks!”
(d) Always err on the side of mercy. Philip Yancey writes: “I marvel at the humility of a God who descends to live inside…His ‘flawed’ creatures…Do I show that same attitude towards people of whom I disapprove?”
(e) Be gracious to the people who irk you. God created them too!
(f) Forgive those who’ve hurt you. Harbouring hatred hinders healing, so bring your hurts to God.