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Your Spiritual Bucket List

The Sovereignty of God is no excuse for human inactivity, procrastination, or irresponsibility. Your Spiritual Bucket List. A Goal-oriented Christian Life with God centered goals. Spiritual Bucket List: I nstead of “things” we want to accomplish before we die (self-centered).

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Your Spiritual Bucket List

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  1. The Sovereignty of God is no excuse for human inactivity, procrastination, or irresponsibility. Your Spiritual Bucket List A Goal-oriented Christian Life with God centered goals.

  2. Spiritual Bucket List: Instead of “things” we want to accomplish before we die (self-centered). We should look for things we want to do to glorify God. (God-centered). Your Spiritual Bucket List What are some of your spiritual ambitions? Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

  3. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Your Spiritual Bucket List Things you want to do to glorify God.

  4. What kind of spiritual goals should we have? 1. God and His Kingdom must be first. 2. The eternal takes precedence over the temporal. 3. The spiritual takes precedence over the physical. 4. People take precedence over things. 1. Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all things will be added to you. 2. II Cor. 4:18 while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seem are eternal. 3. Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 4. Mark 8:36-37 "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

  5. Renewing our behavior to conform to the example of Jesus Christ Romans 12:2, And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Our Ultimate Goal Is To be Christ-like

  6. Your spiritual journey as a follower of Christ began the moment you admitted personal sin and placed your trust in Christ as Savior and Lord. From that point, until death or the return of Christ, your life’s call is to grow in Christlikeness. Mark 4 8:34, “If anyone wants to be My follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me”.

  7. Becoming Like Christ Centers on His Work in Us, not Our Work for Him. God desires heart change over religious actions.

  8. Challengesof Spiritual Growth Requires Sustained Effort Diligent Effort Itdoes not come naturally; if we are not careful, We will revert to our former conduct and character.

  9. This involves growing in the knowledge of Christ We must add spiritual graces to our faith, such as_ Virtue Knowledge Self-control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love The more we grow in these, The more we truly know and understand our Lord and Savior.

  10. SPIRITUAL • PHYSICAL • MENTAL • SOCIAL • STEWARDSHIP SMART GOALS S-pecific M-easurable A-ttainable R-ealistic T-imely

  11. Means, Markers, Do’s and Don’ts • Think about these things: • Things you need to stop • Things you need to start • Things you need to read and hear • Things you need to meditate on about the Lord • Possible hindrances: • Not convinced of the necessity • Not specific enough; just generalities • Unresolved problems

  12. You can start to establish these ambitions by asking yourself some of these questions: • Where am I spiritually and how do I want to develop? • What do I imagine about my eternal purpose, and where am I in relation to that purpose? • Do I shell out time in prayer and peaceful moments and contemplation? • Do I study scripture on a daily basis? • Do I attend church and have a church residence? • Do I engage in community company in my church? • Am I supplying my God presented skills and gifts to my church or other organizations? • Am I helping others? • Do I have self-assurance that my desires and dreams are divinely inspired?

  13. “In agreement with God’s Word that says God intends to give me ‘a future and a hope,’ I challenge myself to see exploits done for His Kingdom through my life. Pray for Guidance I will ’redeem the time’ during this next year. I fully understand that all goals are subject to change and to the perfect will of God. Allow God to guide you on your journey Give it time and prayer By His help these dreams of my heart shall become reality!” Amen

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