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all of life to the glory of god

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All of life is spiritual. There is not a single area that I can claim as “mine” when I am submitted to Christ. Yet submitting our lives to God’s design as specified by His Word is in our best interest. Submitting to God’s design brings glory to God and fulfillment to us (i.e. “abundant life” John 10:10). The balance wheel below helps to quickly assess the different areas of our lives in relation to the plumb line of God’s Word. To fill out this chart, simply mark where you are on a scale of 0 (struggling) to 10 (thriving). On the back of this page you will find references to Scripture that help to define each of these areas from a biblical worldview.

All of Life to the Glory of God

Purity: Matthew 5:8, 27; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5; 1 Timothy 4:12; Romans 13:14

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Use of Time: Psalm 90:12; Ephesians 6:15-16

 

Rest: Psalm 23:1-2; Psalm 62:1; Psalm 129; Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews 4:9-10

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Fitness and Nutrition: Romans 12:1-2; 1 Timothy 4:8

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Work/Vocation: Genesis 2:15; Psalm 90:17; Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Timothy 2:6

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Marriage: 1 Corinthians 13; Ephesians 5:22-27; Colossians 3:18; 1 Peter 3:7; Hebrews 13:4

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Family: Proverbs 22:6; Psalm 128:3; Psalm 127:4-5; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 3:14-15

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Finances: Proverbs 3:9–10; Matthew 6:24–25; Luke 16:9; 1 Timothy 6:7–10; Luke 12:19–21

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Joy: Ecclesiastes 2:24; Nehemiah 8:10; John 15:10–11; Psalm 16:11; John 10:10; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:22–23

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Delight in God: Psalm 37:4-5; Matthew 13:44; Luke 6:38; John 15:1-11

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Time with the Lord: Psalm Mark 1:35-37; Luke 5:16; Romans 1; 12:1-2

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Prayer and Worship: Matthew 6:5–8; Philippians 4:6–7; Psalm 95:1-6; John 4:24; Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:16-17; Hebrews 13:15

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Evangelism: Jeremiah 20:9; Matthew 28:18-20; John 15:16–17; 1 Peter 2:9; Romans 10:14–17; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

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Discipleship: Matthew 28:16–20; Luke 9:23–24; Colossians 1:28–29; 2 Timothy 2:1–2

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Fellowship: John 13:34–35; Acts 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:24-25

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Words: Luke 6:45; Ephesians 4:15, 29; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; James 3:5-12

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Serving Others: Matthew 25:35-36, 40; Mark 10:45; Philippians 2:3-11

questions to consider

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1. What are two of my high points?

 

2. What are two of my low points? What practical steps can I take to grow in these areas?

 

3. Where am I struggling to trust the Lord?

 

4. What is my single greatest prayer need right now?

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          "Being a Christian does not mean merely believing in our head that Christ died for us. It means “being constrained” by that reality. The truth presses in on us; it grips and holds; it impels and controls. It surrounds us and won’t let us run from it. It cages us into joy."

 

john piper

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