Personal Spiritual Inventory

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Taking a “personal and spiritual inventory” of our lives can be difficult to do especially when we reflect on the many struggles and obstacles that were involved. I am no exception, and maybe even guilty of getting a little emotional as I re-count my troublesome past with family, friends, and circumstances and clearly see some good and not-so-good patterns. In contrast, when reflecting on how I had coped and overcame some obstacles, it was refreshing and cause for celebration as I remember giving thanks and praise to God for faithfully guiding my journey, even the bumpy ones. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, New International Version). …show more content…

If it were not for my brother and sister, I think I would have been severely depressed. My older brother and sister re-assured me that everything would be fine and so life went on, thank God for my siblings. To say I thrived and succeeded would not be accurate, I struggled through high school and through Jr college and although I was actively involved in student government, I failed to graduate and left school. During this time, there was little if any support from my mother or step-father and I recall no spiritual guidance either. At this point I started to work part-time jobs here and there and ultimately met my first boyfriend who was Catholic but not very spiritual if you will. However, he was a positive influence in many aspects including demonstrating good work ethics, continuing education, and shared the importance of having a loving family relationships. His guidance and efforts would only sustain me for a short period of time as I returned to the feelings of being lost and the uncertainty of my future weighed on me. At this point, I was not praying nor was I attending church but I felt God pressing on my heart, unfortunately I ignored …show more content…

I thought there was something really wrong with me and I had no clue what it was. I was married, had my dream career, purchased a home but yet felt sad, alone and basically unhappy. I continued to pray almost nightly through the first years of my marriage and although I did not attend church or read the Scripture, I knew in my heart that God was real, a true living God. It was not until my husband and I were close to getting a divorce that I recall getting on my knees and asking the Lord to forgive me for my selfishness and sins and accepted Him as my Savior. I started reading the Scripture and felt a closer relationship with Christ through His word, and although I had some difficulty understanding the context of the Scripture at times, I prayed for

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