WELLNESS WHEEL
Are you are experiencing any of the following issues: financial, relational (could be co-ed, same gender, neighbors, family), health (whether physical or mental), work, legal, or other? If you answered yes, then turn the WELLNESS WHEEL to SLICE #1. Evaluate whether or not the description listed in SLICE #1 is the cause for what you are experiencing. If not, then proceed through the other slices until you find a possible cause for the situation that you are in at the moment. For a more detailed description of each slice, read below.
SLICE #1 – Could SIN be the cause of your current situation?
1. First, we must know what sin is:
a. Sins of Commission (ones that we commit). Some Examples:
i. Galatians 5:19-21 – The works of the flesh
ii. 1 Peter 2:1-2 – Tells us to lay aside specific sins
iii. James 2:9 – Favoritism is sin
b. Sins of Omission (ones that we omit by doing nothing)
i. Romans 7:19 – The struggle of not doing the GOOD that we know we should
ii. James 4:17 – James calls this SIN
iii. 1John 1:10 – Deceive ourselves by claiming to be without sin, thus we make GOD a liar
2. Now, we must know what to do about our sin:
a. The Spiritual Side – GO TO GOD
i. James 5:16 – The prayer of the righteous can accomplish much; so, ask GOD for help
ii. 1 John 1:9 – We must confess our sins to ourselves, to GOD, and to others
iii. Luke 13:3 – Ultimately, we must repent of our sins or we’ll perish
b. The Natural Side – CONSEQUENCES IN OUR LIFE
i. Galatians 6:7–8 – We WILL reap what we sow
ii. Colossians 3:25 – Understand that the consequences of sin are REAL and CERTAIN
iii. Hebrews 10:26 – If we DELIBERATELY go on sinning, there’s no more sacrifice for sin
iv. Some Examples of CONSEQUENCES:
(1) Acts 5:5, 10 – Ananias and Sapphira lost their lives for lying
(2) 1 Timothy 6:6-9 – The LOVE of money is the root of all kinds of evil in our lives
SLICE #2 – Is Dis-obedience, Dis-Belief, Complaining, or Unfaithfulness (all sins) the cause of your situation?
1. DIS-OBEDIENCE
a. Numbers 20:7-12 – MOSES struck the rock instead of speaking to it; so, his DIS-OBEDIENCE kept him from entering the promised land
b. Jonah 1:1-3 – JONAH was DIS-OBEDIENT to GOD’s command to preach to the Ninevites
2. DIS-BELIEF
a. Types of DIS-BELIEF
i. Anxiety
ii. Pride
iii. Shame
iv. Impatience
v. Covetousness
vi. Bitterness
vii. Despondency
viii. Lust
ix. Others
b. Examples of DIS-BELIEF
i. Numbers 14:22-23 – The ISRAELITES had to wander the desert for 40 years because of their DIS-BELIEF of GOD’s power to overthrow the people who dwelt in the promised land
ii. Luke 1:20 – Zechariah lost his speech for his DIS-BELIEF regarding his wife’s pregnancy
iii. Mark 16:16 – Jesus says that our DIS-BELIEF will cause us to be condemned
3. COMPLAINING (includes speaking against someone or something)
a. Philippians 2:14 – To do everything without COMPLAINING is not a suggestion, but a command
b. Numbers 12:1-2, 7-10 – Aaron and Miriam COMPLAINED because Moses married an Ethiopian woman then Miriam was struck with leprosy
c. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 – Command to pray for our authorities, including government, not COMPLAIN
4. UN-FAITHFULNESS
a. James 4:4 – Anyone who makes himself a friend of the world, becomes an enemy of GOD
b. Mark 8:36-38 – What worth is it to gain the whole world, yet lose our own soul
c. Matthew 4:4 – Jesus was FAITHFUL to the Word of GOD by using scripture to defeat the devil in saying, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of GOD.”
d. Matthew 25:30 – UN-FAITHFULNESS leads to eternal judgment.
SLICE #3 – What if we are experiencing Tests, Trials, Tribulations, or Persecutions? Are they because of our walk with Christ or are they self-inflicted (we might not be evangelizing in love or we might have wrong motives)?
1. James 1:2-4 – We’re to consider it pure joy when you face various trials
2. 1 Thessalonians 3:3 – Trials are to be expected and we’re not to be surprised by them
3. 2 Timothy 3:12 – Persecutions will be evident in Christians’ lives for living Godly
4. 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 – We are to endure through persecution
5. Job 14:1 – We have but few days in this world and they’re filled with trouble
6. 1 Peter 4:12-14 – Suffering for Christ has its rewards
SLICE #4 – Is your situation due to Fear, Worry, Emotions, or Doubt – OR – Did you speak it into Existence?
1. FEAR that something bad will happen
a. Job 3:25 – Look at what happen to Job when he FEARED; the FEAR came true
b. Deuteronomy 6:13 – We are to FEAR only GOD Himself
c. Proverbs 29:25 – FEARING man brings a snare, but FEARING GOD brings safety
d. Philippians 2:12 – We’re also to work out our own salvation with FEAR and trembling
2. WORRY
a. Matthew 6:34 – “Do not WORRY or be anxious about tomorrow” is a direct command
3. DOUBT
a. James 1:6-7 – DOUBT leads to ineffective and thus unanswered prayer
b. II Corinthians 10:4-5 – Instead, we’re to take every thought captive, including thoughts of DOUBT
c. Romans 12:2 – We’re to transform ourselves by the renewing of your mind to get rid to DOUBT
4. OUR WORDS
a. Proverbs 18:21 – Death or life is in the power of our tongue; so, which one are we speaking?
b. Proverbs 21:23 – We’re to guard our mouth and tongue to keep from trouble
c. James 3 – Talks about taming our tongue
SLICE #5 – Were you born into a situation in order to bring glory to GOD? Look at an example of this in John 9:1-3.
SLICE #6 – Could it be that we are being tormented by Satan or Evil Spirits – OR – that we are doing things that are opening a door for Evil Spirits to operate in our lives?
1. Tormented by Satan or an Evil Spirit
a. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – An Evil Spirit was allowed to torment Paul, in order that he would not become conceited
b. 1 Peter 5:8-10 – Satan prowls around like a lion ready to devour his prey, looking for those who are unaware
c. John 10:10 – Satan (not GOD) comes to lie, cheat, steal, kill, and destroy
d. James 4:7 – We can overcome Satan when we submit to GOD, resist the devil, and he WILL flee
e. Hebrews 12:4 – Keep resisting temptation to the point of shedding your blood, as Jesus did in Luke 22:44
2. Teaching Falsely or with Wrong Motives
a. Acts 19:13-16 – If you performed spiritual acts with the wrong motives or without giving Glory to GOD, you could get beat up by an Evil Spirit
b. Acts 8:18-21 – Simon, the Sorcerer, tried to use money wrongly to buy Spiritual Gifts
c. 2 Peter 2:1 – He who teaches falsely or with wrong motives will bring swift destruction on himself
d. Luke 17:1-4 – If you are teaching falsely or tempting others to sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into a lake with a millstone around your neck
SLICE #7 – Did you not wait on the Lord or follow Godly advice – OR – are you being Disciplined by GOD?
1. 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 – Talks about the consequences of not waiting
2. Genesis 16:1-4, 15, and 11-12 – Abram didn’t wait on GOD. Instead, Sarah’s maidservant bore Abram a son, Ishmael. Thus the curse was that Ishmael’s nation would be at constant conflict with Isaac’s.
3. Matthew 4:7 – When tempted by Satan, Jesus said, “You shall not tempt the Lord your GOD.”
4. Deuteronomy 6:16 – We should never tempt or test the Lord. So, are we testing GOD and bringing discipline on ourselves? Are we breaking laws by speeding, not wearing a seat-belt, or talking on the cell phone while driving?
5. Hebrews 12:6 – The LORD loves us, but sometimes has to discipline us as a parent does their child
SLICE #8 – What if you’re not able to determine the ROOT CAUSE of your current situation?
Then look at these scriptures as an encouragement to continue being faithful. Remember that when Christ told the Apostles to get into a boat and go to the other side a storm came. It wasn’t anything they had caused, but it was rather a trial or a test. We know this because they were clearly doing exactly what the Lord had told them.
Other Considerations:
· Proverbs 3:5 – Lean not on your own understanding
· James 1:5 – Ask for wisdom when you lack it
· Deuteronomy 29:29 – Remember that the SECRET things belong to GOD. So, if GOD does not reveal an answer, continue to pray and to be faithful.
**REMEMBER to continue cycling through the WELLNESS WHEEL diligently and often in order to perpetually cleanse yourself of any possible reasons for missed blessings.
