5 Keys to Reversing Habits and Strengthen Your Walk
/If we are truly honest with ourselves we all have habits we can’t seem to break or habits we don’t know are habits, just because they have become so routine in our life. Its easy to get into the same old routine, day after day, doing the same old…same old.
Sure habits can be both positive and negative depending on what is being done. Knowing how to recognize when your habits have crossed the line can be key to maintaining healthy relationships, ensuring positive mental attitude, and supporting physical well being.
Habits left unchecked can eventually destroy. Even good habits taken to extreme can create areas of disconnect personally, relationally, and even physically.
Five keys to reversing habits and strengthening your walk all begin with God.
Begin your day with the Lord
This is the day the Lord made, you should rejoice and be glad. How often do you begin your day with the Lord? Before you get out of bed make it a habit to start your day with the Lord in prayer. Not only is it a good idea to begin your day with prayer, its also a good habit to pray throughout the day.
Give thanks to the Lord
It is easy to get into a routine, taking things for granted; assuming someone or something will always be around or available when the time is needed. We often take precious gifts for granted and forget where they came from. However, all good and perfect gifts come from above. Getting into the habit of thanking God no matter what the gift, will strengthen your walk.
Work unto the Lord
Many people look at their profession as a means to make money to pay bills or to support their pleasures; often complaining about the boss or the inconsiderate co-workers who never seems to pull their weight. Next time you find yourself complaining about your job or having to work an extra hour, remember you are not working for just your employer, you are working unto the Lord.
Cast your cares on the Lord
Lets face it, when things get worrisome, some have a tendency to cast their burdens on everything except the Lord. Sure we are to bear one another’s burdens, but we are also instructed to cast our cares on Him, because He cares. Getting into the habit of first going to the Lord with your worries and fears can help eliminate habitual patterns and strengthen your walk.
Draw near to the Lord
With life’s distractions we often forget to spend time with the Lord. With busy schedules and demanding deadlines, its hard to find time to cultivate a deeper relationship with God. If we don’t make time to spend with Him and develop a relationship, we can get into the habit of not needing Him. Make time to draw near. It could be the difference your life needs.
What habits or patterns need to change in your walk?
How will these changes benefit you in the different areas of your life? Personal, Professional, Relational?
