Habits …July 21

Affirmation: I am connected to God, myself and others. 

“Jesus called his twelve disciples to him…” Matthew 10:1

The Certain Decision: I have a decided heart.
I have a decided heart.
It’s not about what it IS…
It’s about what it can BECOME!

What you decide in your heart will be done and the light of God will shine on your ways. Job 22:28

The 7 decisions stack up like Atomic Habits that James Clear teaches about…stack your habit of Taking Responsibility, Seeking Guidance, Taking Action, Being Certain, Being Joyful, Sharing Compassion & Persisting without exception. Stacked together, these decisions enable you to move forward with God’s voice leading you…as Bob Goff says…”Love Does.” 

Keep stacking habits to find your 1% improvement each day. My habits include Affirmations, meditation and prayer with God, Bible reading. I have enjoyed “The Bible in 1Year by Nicky Gumbel. ( I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Bible in One Year 2021 With Nicky Gumbel'. Check it out here:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/23472)
Previously, When I read the Bible in a year, I started at Genesis and worked hard to reach Revelation…for me it was an exercise of discipline. Most of my efforts stalled in the Old Testament somewhere. This plan gives a reading to help connect the Bible passages  for each day which include a Psalm or Proverb, a New Testament Chapter or two, then Old Testament readings. 

I encourage you to keep stacking your habits and add some time with God. 

Today I am reading Day 271…”Seven Life-Changing Habits” I am sharing the Bible in a year Express, which means the Bible readings are only a verse or small section…but you still get the message. I am reading the Bible passages in total in my link. Bible in One Year 2022 with Nicky Gumbel - Express: Day 271 • Devotional
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/29365/day/271?segment=0

Choose your habits!

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