Forgotten God

I just finished "Forgotten God" by Francis Chan and man! That book was convicting! I love taking a deeper look at the things that need to change in my life and Francis has given me a lot to think about. A couple weeks ago I posted this blog: http://molerfam.blogspot.com/2011/06/book-club.html (I don't know how to do the fancy link thing that others know how to do!) with questions I'm asking myself from the book. Here are some more:

Do I know God and am I known by Him intimately?

Am I acutely and consistently aware of the Spirit's presence inside of me?

Do I take for granted the fact that Christ died for me SO THAT the spirit could dwell IN me?

Am I so focused on knowing God's will for my future that I ignore what He wants to do in me today?

Am I trying to add Jesus to my life rather than following and obeying Him?

Do I really understand what true repentance requires?

Am I willing to suffer anything and forsake everything for the sake of the gospel?

Am I playing an active role in my journey toward wholeness? Where is the balance between this active role and a works-based faith?

Am I submitting to the Spirit's authority in my life or ignoring His counsel?

What fruits of the Spirit am I exhibiting in my life?

Do people look at my life and KNOW I can't be doing it on my own? Do they see the Spirit working in me?

Am I taking credit for things that God is doing in my life? Am I prideful or do I want to make it look like I have it all together?

Do I have a timid heart or am I "set ablaze with strength and courage"?

The fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Do I have more kindness and faithfulness than Mormons? More self-control than Muslims? More peace than Buddhists? More joy than Atheists? More love than Hippies? Am I living differently than everyone else because God lives IN me?

Even though I'm saved and have a secure eternity, could I be missing the point just as much as those who are "lost"?

Am I filled with joy?

Do I experience genuine peace regardless of life circumstances?

Do I consistently respond with kindness no matter what I receive from others?

Am I more focused on what God wants me to do rather than who He wants me to be?

Do I know God so well and love Him so much that I can anticipate what He wants from me without having to constantly ask just like I can with my husband?

When people see my life, do they respond by praising God?

Am I sinning by knowing what I'm supposed to do and not doing it? (James 4:17)

Do I really love people as much as God loves me?

Why am I not helping people more?

Do I have the courage to finally be an advocate for abused and neglected children?