The Lord challenged me recently to measure my spiritual growth. He asked me,"Do you trust me?". My answer was certainly Lord. He said "then why are you not at peace?." (Ouch!). Then he said, "Are you thankful?" I replied of course I am Lord, you have done so much for me. He answered, "Then why are you not filled with joy?" (Ouch, ouch!). Then he asked, "Do you love me?" I answered you know I love you Lord. He replied, "Are you obeying me in ALL things?" (Ouch again!).
It is a good thing to periodically take a spiritual inventory. You might be surprised at what you find. But don't stop there. When you recognize areas that you are struggling in, ask God to help you overcome. The best tool that you have to strengthen you during your struggles is the Word of God. With the help of the Holy Spirit, the Word will teach you, guide you, give you reassurance, remind you of things God has already done for you, and strengthen you to resist temptation.
Just a bit of Food For Thought
