January 3, 2012 with 10 Comments

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3 questions to ask yourself

It’s the beginning of a new year.

It’s time to become introspective and over analytical and ask yourself some important questions.

You’ve probably already made your lists of resolutions. Good for you.

I wish you great success in keeping your resolutions. I hope every one of your dreams comes true this year.

I’m not making any specific resolutions this year, but I am asking myself 3 hard questions throughout the year.

I believe these are 3 questions that are critical for every Christian to ask on a regular basis. Write them down on a card and stick them in your Bible. You will thank me in middle of March. I’ll try not to tell you “I told you so”.

1. Why am I doing this? Over the years I’ve found that it’s not so much what I do but why I do it that matters more to God. In I Corinthians 10:31 Paul says “whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to lose weight or grow a blog, the key question to consider is why. Why do you want to succeed? Why do you want more money? Why do you want to get married? David said, “Search me O God and know my heart”. Will you stop long enough to ask it too?

2. What am I worried about? I spend a lot of time worrying. Ironically, all worry does is raise your blood pressure and create worry lines on your face. It doesn’t resolve one thing and most of what you worry about doesn’t happen anyway. In Philippians 4:6 God specifically commands us not to worry about anything! Worry is a sin to confess much like lust and hate are. Your worry reflects your lack of belief that God is in control. Ask the question honestly, seeking the real reason behind your worry, and remember: if God has done it, no man can touch it.

3. Where does this road lead? Life is made up of crossroads. Should I watch that TV show, read that book, take that job? Doesn’t matter what the decision point is, we often forget to consider the long term ramifications of our choices. As you face a new season in life, run each crossroad all the way down the road of your mind to see how the situation will play out with time. You will find that many of your decisions will become much clearer when you do that.

Proverbs 4:23 says “Above all else, guard your heart”. Asking yourself these 3 critical questions will help you do that.

Ask them frequently. Ask them regularly. Ask them honestly.

Then listen for the answers.

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  • Milo

    Good questions to ask yourself. ask them daily. I will also do so. be strong in the Lord, He makes no mistakes. happy New Year.

  • Gina

    Dont know3 questions??? – Morning. Btw. I normally ask the questions instead of answering them:) Resolution s.1st year I decided not 2 make. Im rolling w the flow thus time. 1.I write everything down. Always. 2.not worried as much.3.Don’t know where the road leads? If I don’t like the turn it takes.well then. I’ll ask God guide me in the right directiin.the 4th th im thinking is it’s cold out&why do i have to work so early.because I choose to pick up an extra shift. Happy Tuesday.! Thank you for this message too :) :)

  • Gina

    Pardon.what was the 3rd question??? To ask myself :) never mind ill wait &listen &be patient. :) :) :)

  • Karen H

    Happy New Year, Lina!
    This is a “non-specific” resolution year for me, as well. A couple of weeks ago, a friend posted on her FB a challenge to pick one word to focus on that would help you grow this year. I stopped, prayed, and immediately got my answer. There were many great answers posted, at first I thought mine was a little strange, being the only pronoun I noticed…. “His”.
    Your question number one hit me right where I am! Now I understand more fully my word choice….thanks! May it be on my mind, heart, and tongue throughout 2012. Praise to our Lord Jesus!

  • TL

    Happy New Year Lina :)

  • Gina

    A question I have.the baby’s weren’t so happy today while their parents were working out.picking up putting down kids.that’s a workout.
    Happy January 3rd. :)

  • Olga Hennessey

    I woke up today at 4:30 in the morning and started to worry about…something what I can not control… at some point…Than I read your post,Lina.Later on I went shopping,and saw in the store on some of the items words”Pray and let God worry…Coincidence?:)…Thank you again!Great post!

  • Gina

    I spoke with Michael I think I made him nervous at the end of the prayer
    He dropped the phone? Here’s my point sis has MS. My patient is only 5″4. I need the right words. Left Dr.L msg. Hopefully voice mail. To handle this.

  • Monique

    What a great post! Thank you Lina. Hadn’t been able to focus lately on, well, ANYTHING lately. I felt a sense of peace immediately after reading this today. It was like you were pointing me in the RIGHT direction. Wrote the questions down using my favorite Sharpie markers. Put in my Bible. Will refer to daily and PRAY and LISTEN. Thanks again and Happy New Year.

  • Gina

    almost Wednesday. I truly love this blog.What? I’ll repeat it. I LOVE THIS BLOG. :) maybe a Genius writes it. Dr. ? Whom ever just grateful ;)