My friend from school and fellow IBEXer (and Washingtonian), Ryan, posted on some questions that he has had floating around in his mind recently. I found them very profitable and thought you could benefit from them as well.

1. Do I really understand how depraved I am and how incredible God’s grace is that He gives constantly? I feel like I am painfully learning that I cannot live “successfully” even in the easy times without God. And I’ve tried. Over and over again. And God welcomes the prodigal.

1. Do I really understand how depraved everyone else is around me? Sometimes I realize the evil in my own soul, but somehow still think other people don’t share those struggles. What a lie.

2. Am I a little boy playing at being a man, or am I a man struggling with acting like a little boy?

3. Is there more to the Bible saying “our enemy the Devil prowls around…looking for someone to devour” ( 1 Peter 5:8) that I give credence to?

4. Do I know how to give life to others by my words? Do I purposefully encourage my mom and sisters with my words, as a godly son and brother should?

5. Am I seeking to develop my practical life skills or am I lazily watching time fly by? Could I fix the car? Could I plan a budget? Could I lead a household?

6. Do I know how to rest with passion, letting go of my anxieties?

7. Am I dying to my will for the sake of Christ’s will?

8. Am I willing to be wrong? Am I willing to take criticism? Am I willing to look stupid for a good reason?

9. If I’m not a good son, brother, friend, what deludes me into thinking I would be a good husband?

10. Sin starts in the mind. What’s on my mind? Do I hate sin?

11. Why do I feel superior when I have been forgiven so much?