Some Questions of the Heart

There I was, sitting in Starbucks. Contemplating all of the heavy issues that had arisen over the course of the summer of LINC. It was the last Sunday Sabbath we would have while at LINC, so I took the time to just get away and read (or that was the plan, at least). As I started reading 1 Timothy, I couldn't even finish the first chapter without God really pressing that there were some loaded questions that I had to work out. So, I did. 

The Friday before this particular Sunday, we had church. The teaching by Mark Trujillo was simply a summary of the summer teachings to keep the vision in front of us. Well, there was one particular question that stuck out to me:

"Has there been a burden too heavy to carry alone this summer?"

I couldn't think of one. I knew that I had been bearing others' burdens with them, because that is what we are called to do in Galatians 6:2. However, was I being prideful and not letting others help me with my burdens? Trust me, I had a lot of them this summer. Immediately I thought: Have I become less gracious this summer? Has this summer hardened my heart? Have I focused so much on myself that I have forgotten about the growth of others?

With these questions swimming through my mind that Sunday, it's no wonder that I couldn't just read the Word and relax for the last time. The reason I was reading 1 Timothy in the first place is because I had not been a good example of a godly man lately. I was calloused and hardened towards others over a game... A GAME. I was sickened with myself because of times like then. Seriously, God had some questions for me to answer by His word. Here are the questions:

1. Will I ever be free of the sin of my own heart?
2. Will I ever be ready for marriage?
3. Is my heart too calloused and hardened for God to use me?
4. Is Charlotte God's desire for me?
5. Am I looking to God first for my provision and rest to carry my burden?
6. Is this really what God wants for my life to be able to glorify Him the most with this life He's given me?
7. What are some healthy habits to be practicing grace towards others?

Now these questions were personal, and very close to my heart. With that said, I wanted to use these questions to share just a piece of my heart with you guys by answering them. Just click on the question, and it should take you to the answers.