February 22nd
"In the beginning we make our habits; in the end our habits make us."
A habit is a pattern of behavior that we follow consistently. Whenever we come to a crossroads in life, what choice do we make? In other words, in what direction will we travel and what habits, which ruts of routine, will we establish? We need to decide prayerfully what habits we will practice. Will our habits be mere ruts of routine?
Paul referred to his life's journey as a race. He learned that the only way to stay the course was to "discipline [his] body and bring it into subjection". That implied establishing a consistent pattern of godly behavior. Good health habits are important, but spiritual disciplines are far more important.
I discipline my body and bring it into subjection.
1 Corinthians 9:27
A habit is just a rut of routine. But good spiritual discipline can transform our ruts into grooves of grace.
Vernon Grounds
Heaven
