Matthew 28:19-20 King James Version

¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

I had to ask myself am I really following the word of God~ in theory it seems I am but the world doesn’t seem to hear me.

It’s time for me to check myself or reck myself; how funny I can’t remember where that saying came from but how ironic it is as I believe this. Why because at times I feel poor in spirit at some point before I know without a shadow of doubt that in 2022 I been there but TGBTG The Lord always picks me up and everything seems to go away. I am so thankful!

In this new season I’m taking an inventory on myself with the help of God:

Spiritual Inventory Checklist

• 1) What comes into my ears? “My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings.” – Proverbs 4:20 …
• 2) What is within my heart? “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” …
• 3) What is upon my lips? …
• 4) What is before my eyes? …
• 5) What is the direction of my path?

“My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings.” – Proverbs 4:20

I remember hearing a preacher preach on this that we ought to be very careful what we listen to what ultimately influences our mind. Are we equiping ourselves on Godly thoughts? In Ephesians 5:4; the Apostle Paul warn us to beware of foolish talk, coarse jokes, obsene stores

Ephesians 5:4, KJV: Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Ephesians 5:4, NASB: and there must be no filthiness or foolish talk, or vulgar joking, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

We must follow the Word of God and remember we will never be perfect we can only strive towards perfection. What does that mean Keep the word of God in your heart,

With that being said; each day I must remeber or I must determine each day to take inventory of my life. Ask myself do I truly have a relationship with God, my family, my church and my friends. When reviewing my inventory I have to be honest. I have to ask God to help me see what he sees as they really are and I must be real with myself ~ am I exubriating appropriate behavior and not to continue sining but facing the sin and not excusing the sin. I believe this will put me on the right track.

Closing Prayer:

Abba, Father, you are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. You are my Creator and my Counselor, guiding me daily to make wise decisions. You are my Comforter in sorrow, pain, or distress. I praise you for drawing near to me when I draw near to you. You are  El Roi; the God who sees me and you are Eternal Lord Halleiujah ~ You are my heavenly Father, and the father of the fatherless. How great are you and your faithfulness, God, day in and day out you are the true and living God~ You are holy, yet you made a way for me to approach you. I praise you for being my Helper, and for your Holy Spirit’s conviction, correction, and protection in my life. You are invisible, but I see you with eyes of faith. You are Jehovah God, and Jehovah Jireh, the One who provides for all my needs. I praise you as my Jehovah Rapha, my God who heals, and for being Jehovah Rah, My faithful Shepherd. You are not just King, but you are King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. And yes, you are Jesus, the name above all names. Amen!