There is an exercise that shows up often in self-help books. It asks you to rate yourself in seven categories
- Health
- Spiritual
- Financial/Money
- Career/Job
- Physical
- Relationships
- Fun/Recreation
Go ahead. On a scale of 1 to 10, rate yourself in each category.
Now, consider this. How does your ranking reflect your relationship with Jesus? Matthew 10:32 says that when we acknowledge Him, He will acknowledge us to the Father. But, Jesus warns, if you do not acknowledge me, I will not acknowledge you.
A more effective approach to this exercise incorporates Jesus.
Using the same scale of 1 to 10, how well do you acknowledge him with:
- Your health
- Your spiritually
- Your Money
- Your career/Job
- Your physical self
- Your relationships
- Your fun and recreation
If your responses correlate, as mine do, the solution is obvious.