Spiritual Health Self-Assessment Tool

Every year, on the first Sunday of the year, I provide this Spiritual Health Self-Assessment tool to our church. I have been using this personally for about 10 years and started sharing it with others about 5 years ago.

Couple of key things to remember:

* Don't let this initiate a guilt trip! This is about seeing where you are growing and where you need to allow God to shine some light of revelation in your life. Don't focus on failure - focus on improvement.

* Don't worry about the "scores". Just look for the minimum factor - that area that scores lowest of all. The scores don't matter - what matters is seeing where you can or should focus first.

* Don't try to address every area at once. Gain ground in one area at a time and focus on a new area only after new habits are firmly engrained in the one you chose first.

Here you go:

My 2012 ANNUAL EXAM

2 Peter 1:3-11

1. My BODY
“Run in such a way as to get the prize. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Cor. 9:24-27
1-10 SCALE, 10=EXCELLENCE
_________ I eat in a way that fuels my body well
_________ I get a healthy amount of sleep.
_________ I am managing my weight
_________ I exercise consistently
_________ My sexual appetites are healthy & submitted

Total: _________ X 2 = _____________

2. My Spiritual FORMATION
“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1Tim. 4:8
1-10 SCALE, 10=EXCELLENCE
________ I am hearing from and growing in God
________ I’m self-aware and redemptive with myself
________ I have a few vital, redemptive relationships
________ I develop and use my spiritual gifts
________ I love and serve all people

Total: ___________X2 = _______________

3. My MIND
“For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he” Prov. 23:7
1-10 SCALE, 10=EXCELLENCE
________ I guard my thoughts
________ I am redeeming my memories
________ I am growing intellectually
________ I am dreaming God-sized dreams
________ I am seeking to know & pursue God’s will

Total: ___________X2 = _______________

4. My MONEY
“Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1 Tim. 6:10
1-10 SCALE, 10=EXCELLENCE
________ I Tithe (give the first 10% of my income to God) faithfully
________ I don’t worry about money
________ I live on less than I make
________ I care for the poor, widows, and orphans
________ I am generous as a lifestyle

Total: ________ X2 = __________

5. My FAMILY
“If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8
1-10 SCALE, 10=EXCELLENCE
________ My family knows their value to me
________ I am serving my family spiritually
________ I give appropriate time & energy to them
________ I fight for my family (with prayer, encouragement, and forgiveness)
________ I choose words that are constructive

Total: ___________ X2= ____________

6. My WORK (or SCHOOL)
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24
1-10 SCALE, 10=EXCELLENCE
________ I work hard for God (as unto Him)
________ I am a positive reflection of Jesus
________ I exercise integrity on the job
________ My coworkers know I care for them
________ I perform with excellence

Total: ________ X2 = __________

Overall Score: (total of all 6 categories, divided by 6)