Step 4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” (Lamentations 3:40)
The following list gives the second half of the list of our shortcomings (sins) that can prevent God from working effectively in our lives. Reading through it and searching your heart will help you get started on your inventory!
Your Mind
Your Body
Your Family
Your Church
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything you find in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. {Psalm 139:23-24)
LEADER’S FOCUS QUESTION: How have you mistreated your mind, body, family or the church? Did this prevent God from working effectively in your life? Why?
