Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Read Psalm 1
By Keith Boggs
As we move through these days, you will be under constant pressure and temptation to be drawn off course. Developing good habits by practicing certain things each day will go a long way in helping you win as a believer. And if you are winning as a believer, you are helping us win as a body. Sometimes we do things without practicing and we know the results, most times they are not very good. To get better, practice is required. To go to the next level, practice is required. To win, we must practice!
The following areas are where Jesus molded specific “practice habits:”
1. Practice Solitude. Jesus spent time alone with the Father. You and I can do no different. We need to get still and quiet before God so that He can speak into our lives. Begin practicing the privilege of solitude today!
2. Practice Prayer. Prayer is an essential act of the will that demonstrates whether we are really serious about living like Jesus. The posture of the heart is more important that the posture of the body, but prostrating our physical selves before God helps our heart posture. Believe God for the impossible and win in prayer!
3. Practice Knowing and Applying Scripture. It is all well and good to know that the Bible is useful, reliable, and valuable. It is another thing to make it your own in a practical way. Hear the Word, Read the Word, Study the Word, Memorize the Word, Meditate on the Word so that you might Apply the Word and WIN!
4. Practice Accepting and Responding to God’s Unconditional Love. Yes, practice accepting and responding to God’s unconditional love. He really does love you!!! God’s unconditional love and promises are there so that we can find a never ending supply of what we need to live like a winner.
5. Practice Maintaining Accountability. Following Jesus can be lonely so get some close companions that want to win and win together. We need people in our lives with whom we can be open and vulnerable to avoid being blind to our own weaknesses. Find truth-telling friends and be one in return! Get on a winning streak!
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