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SPIRITUAL CHECKLIST

STAYING ON THE RIGHT SIDE

OUR DAILY INVENTORY

CONSTRUCTIVELY REVIEWING OUR ACTIONS

A simple way to effectively check if you are running on self-will or your Higher Power's will.
 

Personality Characteristics of Self-willORPersonality Characteristics of God's will
Selfish and Self-seekingORInterest in Others
DishonestORHonest
FrightenedORCourage
InconsiderateORConsiderate
PridefulORHumility - Seek God's Will
GreedyORGiving and Sharing
LustfulORDoing for Others
AngerORCalm
EnvyORGrateful
SlothORTake Action
GluttonyORModeration
ImpatientORPatient
IntolerantORTolerance
ResentmentORForgiveness
HateORLove & Concern for Others
Harmful ActsORGood Deeds
Self-PityORSelf-Forgiveness
Self-JustificationORHumility - Seek God's Will
Self ImportanceORModesty
Self-CondemnationORSelf-Forgiveness
SuspicionORTrust
DoubtORFaith
HOW DO YOU FEEL?HOW DO YOU FEEL?
Restless, Irritable, Discontent, Shame, GuiltORPeaceful, Serene, Loving, Content

How To Use the Card

Whenever you are feeling disturbed, refer to this checklist.

Identify the feeling you are having (left-column) and turn your thoughts and attitude toward the feeling God wants you to have (right-column).

What is Self-will?

Are my actions, words and choices motivated by ego?

Are they based on how I think they will make me feel?

Are they driven by how I believe others will judge me or by how I want to be viewed by others?

What is God's Will?

Are my actions, words and choices motivated by love?

Are they based on honesty, regardless of how they will make me feel?

Are they driven by my unconditional desire to be of service to others and my higher power?