Step 4: Balance

Step 4: We make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them and let us return to the LORD (NIV).

 

A Balanced Inventory

Find the __________

in the __________.

“Remember that life’s greatest lessons are usually learned at the worst times and from the worst mistakes.” – Unknown

Proverbs 24:16 For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.

______________

my ______________ ___________.

Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Write down who __________

me and who I ____________.

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

______________

the _____________ of God.

 

 God’s Promises

  • Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

God is with me!

  • Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare, and not for evil, to give you a future, and a hope.

God has a plan for my life!

  • 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

The Lord is faithful!

  • Philippians 4:13 For I can everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

I can do everything through Christ!

  • John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

I am free!

 

  • Has it been difficult for you to identify your good character traits?
  • Name at least one character asset you have.
  • Name one promise in scripture that gives you hope.

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