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"Let us consider how we may spur one another
on..." Hebrews 10:24
Areas of our lives needing development:
Spiritual: Growing closer in
our personal relationship with God - involves prayer, Bible study,
worship, intimacy with Him, hearing His voice, faith, etc.
John 10:27; Eph.1:17-19
Character: Growing in qualities
such as self-control, perseverence, and initiative, etc.
2 Peter 1:5-8 Galatians 5:22,23
Relational: Able to develop
close friendships with others. Have healthy interdependent
relationships with team mates. Able to resolve conflicts with others.
Ephesians 4:16,31,32
Emotional: Able to express our
feelings in a balanced way. Not being over-emotional or repressed in
our emotions.
Luke 10:27
Identity: Being stable and
confident in our relationship with Father God; knowing our sonship.
Romans 8:14,15
Future Plans: Knowing God's
purpose for our lives, especially our call to missions. Jeremiah 29:11;
Ephesians 2:10
Gifts & Skills:
Understanding the working of gifts of the Spirit in our lives. Being in
the right job - serving in the place of maximum fruitfulness.
Romans 12:1-8; 1 Corinthians 14:1
Intellectual: Being
intelligently aware of what's going on in the world. Reading habits?
Need for further education? Getting qualified for a job?
Isaiah 1:18; 1 Peter 3:15
Recreational: Balancing hard
work with play and fun; hobbies, sports, etc.
Matthew 11:19,28-30
Physical: Health, exercise,
diet; attitude toward appearance, etc.
Proverbs 3:8
Application:
- Mark four of the areas above you think are in
greatest need of development in your life.
- Discuss the areas you've marked with someone
(or a small group) who knows you reasonably well. Ask them to help you
grow in these areas. Discuss some possible strategies for helping your
growth.
- Identify a person in your group (or someone
else you know reasonably well) who could mentor you in these areas of
growth. Ask him/her to meet with you periodically to give you input.
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