Devotional: The Spiritual life Check-up

 Day 1 – The Need for a Spiritual Check-Up

Scripture:

“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.” – Luke 18:10

Reflection:

We all need regular check-ups—physically and spiritually. Like the Navy’s Physical Health Assessment, a spiritual check-up helps us evaluate our readiness and growth. It’s easy to assume we’re fine because we’re doing religious things. But Jesus’ parable reminds us that true fitness isn’t measured by comparison to others, but by our closeness to God. The Pharisee thought he was strong; the tax collector knew he was weak. Only one left justified and right with God..

Application:

Take time today to assess your spiritual condition. Are you relying on spiritual habits without a heart connection? Are you comparing your growth to others instead of Christ? Ask God to show you where you need renewal.

Prayer:

Lord, search my heart. Reveal areas of pride or complacency. Teach me to measure myself by Your truth, not by others. Renew my desire to grow in grace and humility. Amen.