Forming Good Habits Forming Good Habits First we

Forming Good Habits

Forming Good Habits “First we form habits, then they form us. ” - Rob Gilbert

What is a Habit? • A behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition that shows itself in regularity • An acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary

Forming Good Habits Scientists agree that it takes at least 3 weeks to form a good habit.

Forming Good Habits “Thoughts lead on to purposes, purposes go forth in action, actions form habits, habits decide character and character fixes our destiny. ” - Tyron Edwards

Forming Good Habits Prayer Dan 6: 10; Lk 5: 16 Thought: I need to pray more Purpose: Schedule prayer; set time and place Action: Pray, Pray (overcome distractions) Be Consistent and Persistent for at least three weeks

Forming Good Habits Bible Study Acts 17: 11 Thought: I need to study more Purpose: Schedule study; set time and place Action: Study, Study (overcome distractions) Be Consistent and Persistent for at least three weeks

Forming Good Habits Assembling with the church Lk 4: 16; Heb 10: 24 -25 Thought: I need to assemble regularly Purpose: Schedule; I will keep service times open Action: Assemble, Assemble (overcome distractions) Be Consistent and Persistent for at least three weeks

Forming Good Habits Teaching Children/Grandchildren 2 Tim 1: 5; 3: 14 -17 Thought: I need to teach my children/grandchildren Purpose: Schedule; set time and place Action: Teach, Teach (overcome distractions) Be Consistent and Persistent for at least three weeks

Forming Good Habits Doing Good Works Eph 2: 10 “Walk” = to pursue a course of action or way of life. Suggestion: Do a study of “walk” in the N. T. to see more about all the good habits we should cultivate and the bad habits we should get rid of.

Forming Good Habits Doing Good Works Eph 2: 10 Thought: I need to do more good works Purpose: Schedule; set time and place Action: Do a good work Work, Work (overcome distractions) Be Consistent and Persistent for at least three weeks

Do I Need to Form New Habits? • Prayer • Bible study • Assembling with the church • Teaching my children/grandchildren • Doing good works Pick one, develop it; pick another & do the same

Forming Good Habits “First we form habits, then they form us. ” - Rob Gilbert

Forming Good Habits “Thoughts lead on to purposes, purposes go forth in action, actions from habits, habits decide character and character fixes our destiny” - Tyron Edwards