Coming clean before God and others

Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; Cross-examine and test me,

get a clear picture of what I’m about;

See for yourself whether I’ve done anything wrong—

then guide me on the road to eternal life.

~Psalm 139:23-24, The Message

I used to believe that God is all-knowing. And certainly he knows a lot. But a more careful reading of the scriptures indicates that sometimes God is surprised by us mortals. (If you are interested in knowing more about this concept, Scott taught a class that dealt with this issue, and if you contact him, he will send you a link to his materials. scott@northstarcommunity.com)

If God knows everything all the time, then taking an inventory is just for me. But what if...what if the inventory process is also a way to get everything out in the open with God too? (That happens in Step 5.)

It is so fascinating to dare to think that our increased self-awareness, which surely an inventory would produce if done well, might also give God an opportunity to get to know us better too.

Doesn’t that sound cool?