D-Group Assessment

This assessment tool gives you a practical way to monitor your growth in seven spiritual habits. Use this tool every three months to reflect on your spiritual growth and isolate areas of focus for the future. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me," rate where you fall in each area.

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Habit 1: Relationship

I devote an hour every morning to seeking God. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I practically apply the Bible weekly. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I enjoy and look forward to prayer. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I sense the love of God toward me throughout my day. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I am growing in my knowledge of Scripture. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I am growing in my love for God. *

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Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I approach my time with God each day with a sense of expectation. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

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Habit 2: Radiance

I regularly pray for people who are far from God. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I live each day aware of the reality of heaven and hell. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I live each week as though I care about the lost. *

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Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I engage in a spiritual conversation with people far from God every week. *

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Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I recognize opportunities throughout each week to share Christ. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I invite people to church regularly. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I am living with a holy sense of urgency. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

Feel free to leave any comments related to the section above.

Habit 3: Receptivity

I create space in my heart and life to listen for God's guidance. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I live spiritually confident, free from an inner sense of condemnation. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I keep track of the impressions God's Spirit has been giving me. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I live with a confident sense of God's will for my life. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I expect God to speak to me throughout my day. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I regularly ask God to speak to me. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I live each day available to God. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

Feel free to leave any comments related to the section above.

Habit 4: Righteousness

I regularly turn to God as my ultimate source of identity. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I have allowed God's view of sexuality to reframe my perspective. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I take sexual sin as seriously as God takes it. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I am living from a posture of dependence, deeply aware of my own brokenness. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I am living with honest, transparent accountability in my life. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I regularly access and depend on the resurrection power of Christ to say no to lust. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

Feel free to leave any comments related to the section above.

Habit 5: Resources

I intentionally forsake wealth as a source of safety, security, and status because I find these things in Christ. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I live as a steward rather than as an owner. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I trust God more with my money today than I did a month ago. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I see a deep desire in myself to be more generous. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I set aside money to give first before spending on anything else. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I intentionally give a specific percentage of everything I earn. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I have increased my overall giving in the last year. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

Feel free to leave any comments related to the section above.

Habit 6: Rhythm

I am living free from the false virtue of ceaseless activity. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I find my value in Christ above my performance. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I take a twenty-four hour Sabbath each week. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I live confidently aware that God is satisfied with me. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I take time to plan my activities before the Sabbath day comes. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I intentionally pause, pray, and play during my Sabbath time. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I deeply enjoy and look forward to the weekly gift of Sabbath. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

Feel free to leave any comments related to the section above.

Habit 7: Replication

I have more mature and less mature people in my life whom I regularly meet with for the purpose of spiritual growth. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I have someone in my life whom I am reaching out to and challenging in his or her person spiritual growth. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I regularly initiate spiritually challenging conversations with others. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I plan to continue walking closely with a small group of spiritually hungry believers, because I see the value in this. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I am experiencing the joy of playing a role in the spiritual growth of another. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I can point to a growing number of people whom I am discipling. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

I am carefully growing as a disciple-maker, taking inventory of my heart and motives. *

min: 1 / max: 10

Score 1-10 with 1 being "never true of me" and 10 being "always true of me."

Feel free to leave any comments related to the section above.

Results:

Individually add up your scores from each of the seven sections and divide by the total number from each section by 7. You should have seven numbers - one number for each habit. use the following guide to assess your growth in each habit.

Average score of 1-3:

This habit has not taken root in your life. Invite someone who is strong in this area to walk alongside you. Together, create some specific, tangible spiritual goals. Take this assessment again in 3 months.

Average score of 4-6:

This habit is on autopilot. It's time to give it some intentional development. Look for a friend who is also in this range, and challenge each other over the next six weeks. Talk at least weekly about your progress.

Average score of 7-10:

This is a real strength in your spiritual life. Ask yourself, "How can I mature in love through this habit? Where do I. have action without deep heart affection?" Find someone who is scoring lower in this habit and invest time regularly in helping that person to grow.

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