Look back on your journey
The 5 Verbs of Learning: Reflect
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
Romans 12:3
We see examples in the Bible and from our experience of the Observer, Imitator, Practitioner, Innovator and Wise Builder. There is room for everyone to grow. It means if you are starting something new, take time to observe. Or in helping someone else, give them time to observe without having to be completely committed. Then start slowly to imitate until some things begin to feel normal. Then practice these things until you feel proficient. Later you may find a way to innovate and improve the way things are being done. The end goal is to become a wise builder who through experience and suffering is a skilled worker.
We may be very skilled in one area of our spirituality and just be observers in another. One developed skill set does not guarantee maturity in another. It can be helpful for a person to assess themselves using these challenge levels to figure out the next step in their growth.
For Reflection:
- Where do you want to grow, that by knowing your challenge level, you can figure out what to do next?
- How can you apply today’s verse?
Make Life Count:
- How much faith has God given you? What are you doing with that faith?
- How have you seen your faith grow as you reflect on your journey?
Thirsty for More?
- Based on the “sober judgement” of today’s verse, write in your journal how you believe God views your life.
Thinking soberly…
