A Spiritual Parent's Checklist

 



GROWING DEEPER AS A DISCIPLE

As a spiritual parent, you desire to see a growing disciple.  Here are some realities you can check to measure the growth of your spiritual children.  This list was taken from coachingthrbible.com.  


F.1: I know I am forgiven. [Psalms 103:8-13]
What are your challenges in believing God will forgive you? Describe the feeling you have when you are forgiven.

F.2: I see the path to maturity in scripture. [John 1:35-39, Matthew 4:19, John 15:5]
What is the importance of maturity?  What does maturity look like?

F.3: I know how to get more power in my life. [2 Timothy 1:7]
What is the source of power in your life?  How do you obtain more of it?

F.4: I am able to apply scripture to my life. [James 1:19-27]
How have you gained understanding of the Bible?  What difficulties do you have applying Biblical principles?

F.5: I am able to constantly put Christ first in my life. [Colossians 1:10-20]
What is currently the first, most important driving force in your life?  How would your life change if Christ was first?

F.6: I am strong in the area of obedience to God’s word. [Matthew 5:1-11]
How have you struggled with obedience in the past?  How has that hindered you? What is the specific area you are struggling with obedience?

F.7: I know how to help someone grow spiritually. [Colossians 1:28-29]
What is your current vision for maturity?  Where do you see yourself in that vision?  What are the steps to get there?

F.8: I regularly practice claiming God’s promises. [2 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Corinthians 1:20]
What is your present understanding about the promises of God?  How have you experienced a promise of God?

F.9: I am able to find the will of God for my life. [Romans 12:1-2]
What has been your experience of understanding God’s plan for your life?  How do you know when you are doing the will of God?

F.10: I am able to experience God’s love, even when I mess up. [Luke 3:21-22]
What has been your experience towards God when you have disobeyed Him?  How do you respond to the conviction of the Holy Spirit

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  1. AnnieJuly 5, 2022 at 2:08 AM

    Do you mean the source is from coachthebible.com?

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