Wallace SC&W
Rev. Stephen C. Wallace
SPIRITUAL MATURING BY OPENING UP
Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23
Spiritual Maturity is not all about what we can achieve and do.
It is not just about the actions we take. It is also about how
much we allow Christ to dwell in us. We are told that the Spirit
offers us fruit that will bless us and others. Yet we often close
ourselves off from these blessings. How open are you to receiving
these gifts from the Holy Spirit?
Faithfulness:
1. Where has God asked you to do something this week?
What have you done in response?
___ At Home: __________________
___Done it ___Done ½ way ___ Ignored it
___ At Work: __________________
___Done it ___Done ½ way ___ Ignored it
___ For the world: ______________
___Done it ___Done ½ way ___ Ignored it
___ At Church: _________________
___Done it ___Done ½ way ___ Ignored it
___ Other: _____________________
___Done it ___Done ½ way ___ Ignored it
2. Where do you struggle the most to do what God desires?
(choose all that apply)
___ Words ___ Actions ___ Attitudes _____Priorities
___ Money ___ Other: _________________________
3. In what areas of your life do you feel that you are following
God faithfully? Tell how? ______________________________
___________________________________________________
5. Are there ongoing areas of you life where you are not being faithful
(e.g. priority, attitude, action)? List these specifically: ____________,
_______________________, _____________________________,
______________________, _____________________________,
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The Next Step: How to Grow in your Spiritual Maturity
(specific suggestion to questions in the inventory are labeled Q +
the number of the question)
Faithfulness:
Who could you trust to give you an accurate picture of your faithfulness?
Will you ask for it? _______________________________________,
____________________________, __________________________
Q.1 –If you ignored Christ’s calling, why did you or why are you doing that?
What do you need to do or deal with in response to this refusal to follow?
What steps will you take to remove the barrier(s) to serving Christ?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Q.2 – What positive influence can you use to help you win this struggle?
How will you use that resource? Who can help you overcome your barriers
to following Christ’s call? Will you ask for his/her help and give specific
ways you need help (e.g. by having him asking you particular questions that
keep you focused or honest, by running ‘interference’ with a problematic
person)? Write out what you need him/her to do and why.___________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Q.3 -What are areas of your life where you are following Christ faithfully
and need to celebrate! _____________________________________
______________________________________________________
How will you celebrate? (e.g. make a journal that lists how Christ has used
you to make a difference, buy a special candle and burn it every time you
feel you have been especially faithful,make a prayer list of thanksgiving to
God for helping you to be faithful, eat an M&M) _________________
______________________________________________________
Q.4 -Identify areas of your life where you are not being faithful (e.g.
priority, attitude, habits). __________________________________
_____________________________________________________
List what things you will do to change directions and better follow Christ
in the next two weeks. Include any help needed and who you will ask for
that help:
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
