take care of your life and your Doctrine persevere in these things for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you Timothy 4:16 being a Christian means being a Godly person who has chosen to abstain from a sinful lifestyle and live a life set apart and consecrated to the Lord the 12 habits discussed here refer to the basic disciplines that strengthen a believer's intimate relationship with the Lord a habit is a recurring daily practice that transforms your life and leads you predictably to a certain Destiny the 12 basic habits will be discussed under three main categories that connect with God and Lead Believers to walk with God and work for God the constant practice of these disciplines not only strengthens us spiritually but also relieves us of the worries and pains of daily life providing deep and Lasting Joy habits that connect with God we know that we have passed from Death to life because we love one another whoever does not love remains in death 1 John 3:14 the test of your connection with God the head of the church is your relation relationship with his body the church one cannot claim to love the head and hate the body the proof of your dedication to God is being dead to your selfish interests and alive to the things and people of God it is not enough to be born again we need to be planted and committed to the body of Christ even if it costs our personal Comfort one love that transcends at the heart of faith we find a commandment a call to love without reservations without lament it is the love that flows from a Content heart finding in God its source its nourishment Matthew 22:37 40 invites us to oral surrender to love God above all a vital act and it doesn't stop there love extends it is global to our neighbor as ourselves a fraternal love love the word of God as the psalmist in Psalm 119 97100 our soul Delights in the lore of the Lord it is where we find our sustenance the wisdom that emanates from it is our Solace guiding and Illuminating us at every moment loving the kingdom of God Matthew 633 teaches us to prioritize to seek first the kingdom and everything everything else will fall into place it is a love that moves us to seek and to fulfill the Divine Purpose in every breath loving the house of the Lord in Psalms 84 1 1210 1229 we find a love for God's presence that makes us say yes the joy of being in his house where praise and worship are endless and genuine loving the people of the Lord Hebrews 12 two points us to the author of faith our love for God's people reflects the love he gives us a love that does not fade it is a love that serves cares and brings the certainty that together we are stronger loving the things of God in John 21:17 we see Christ's passion for each lost soul a love that is not limited sharing this love is our commitment to bring the Light of Christ our service may love be the mark you leave that in Every Act word and choice it reveals and stands out May people see in you the concrete proof that you are a child of God and that God's love never wains two you cannot do well what God calls you to do until you are filled with the power of the Holy Spirit the presence of the holy spirit in your life is essential for you to fulfill the Divine Purpose without him our actions and efforts are limited and insufficient to achieve what God has planned for us the Holy Spirit empowers Us in various ways offering wisdom strength and courage to face daily challenges the holy spirit is there to empower strengthen and guide you in Zechariah 46 it is written not by might nor by power but by my spirit says the Lord of hosts this reminds us that our human abilities no matter how developed are not enough without Divine help the power of the Holy Spirit transcends our limitations and enables us to accomplish works that would otherwise be impossible can people see the supernatural power operating in you and know that the higher being truly operates within you in one John 4 4 we read Little Children You are from God and have overcome them for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world this verse highlights the importance of recognizing that with the Holy Spirit in us we have a power greater than any adversity or external Challenge three you cannot claim to belong to Jesus Christ the head of the church if you do not have regular fellowship with his body which is the church fellowship with other believers is fundamental to an authentic Christian Life it is within the Christian Community that we find support encouragement and the opportunity to grow spiritually active participation in the church should not be seen merely as an obligation but as an integral part of our faith are you a genuine member of a church participating in its spiritual financial and social well-being or are you just a charlatan and a parasite going there to fleece it it is important to evaluate our contribution to the church active participation means engaging in various aspects of community life from spiritual support to Financial and social assistance a true church member seeks to contribute to the growth and well-being of the community not just receive benefits from it connecting with people around us is a way to communicate our belonging to Christ and his body his family in Ephesians 31420 we learn that we are called to be rooted and grounded in love this means that our faith should be demonstrated through genuine and loving relationships with other members of the church we are not called to be lone Hunters but to live in community supporting and being supported by other believers Christ like disciples understand that we are not called to be lone Hunters but to be rooted and grounded in love thus it is both a responsibility and a blessing to share all things in common with God's people as we mature into the full image of Jesus Christ Ephesians 4116 fellowship with other believers helps us grow spiritually molding us more and more into the likeness of Christ a genuine Christian seeks to have regular fellowship with other Christians Romans 15:14 this means establishing deep and meaning ful connections with other church members through Fellowship we are edified and edify others strengthening our faith and commitment to Christ if you attend your work organization or social relationship the same way you attend the church would you be considered serious it is crucial to reflect on our commitment to the church we should ask ourselves if we are demonstrating the same level of dedication and seriousness that we have in other areas of Our Lives can people be convinced of your Christianity through the love you share with other members of your church Community John 13:35 genuine and sacrificial love for others is a distinguishing Mark of the true Christian when we love as Christ loved us we show the world that we belong to him therefore cultivating fellowship and love within the church is essential for an authentic and impactful Christian Life four lifestyle of forgiveness Mark 11:26 nothing tests our bond with God like our willingness to forgive others the practice of forgiveness is a direct reflection of our relationship with God and a measure of our spiritual maturity in Matthew 61415 Jesus teaches us that if we fail to forgive others we will also be unable to obtain God's forgiveness forgiveness is therefore a fundamental condition for receiving divine grace and living a fully reconciled life with God nothing disconnects a man from God and provokes God's Wrath like the inability to forgive others when we hold grudges and refuse to forgive we create a barrier between us us and God this Behavior not only distances the divine presence but also arouses God's anger as it goes against the principles of love and mercy that he taught us forgiveness is an essential component for maintaining our fellowship with God and living in harmony with his will indeed one of the advantages of Fellowship in the church is the ability to mature in the fruits of the spirit such as love joy peace longsuffering kindness faithfulness gentleness and self-control Galatians 52223 life in community offers numerous opportunities to practice forgiveness and grow spiritually living with others we are often placed in situations that test our patience and ability to forgive these situations are opportunities to demonstrate the fruits of the spirit and strengthen our faith how can you claim to be long-suffering if no one is testing your nerves in your relationship true longsuffering and Patience are developed and proven amidst challenges and conflicts forgiving those who hurt us is a way to exercise and demonstrate these spiritual qualities forgive others so that you may continue to enjoy God's forgiveness maintaining a forgiving heart keeps us aligned with divine grace and allows us to live in peace and Harmony nothing disconnects a man from God and provokes God's Wrath like the inability to forgive others reiterating that forgiveness is vital to maintain our relationship with God when we forgive we release the power of Grace in our lives and create an environment of love and Reconciliation without forgiveness spirituality becomes stagnant and our connection with God is compromised therefore cultivating a lifestyle of forgiveness is essential for a vibrant Christian Life and constant spiritual growth habits that help walk with God but in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and Clay some for honor and some for dishonor therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter he will be a vessel for Honor Sanctified and useful for the master prepared for every good work two Timothy 220 our kind of Faith determines your kind of result small Faith yields small results big Faith yields big results and great faith will yield great results it is to you according to your faith Matthew 9:29 five living by faith requires an intimate knowledge of the Bible for faith comes by hearing the word of God as written in Romans 10:17 to understand the Bible personally it is necessary to cultivate the daily habit of studying the scriptures every Christian should be a dedicated student of the word of God to live a life approved by him as indicated in 2 Timothy 2:15 in Matthew 44 Jesus answered it is written man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God this passage underscores the importance of spiritually feeding on the word of God daily just as the body needs physical food to survive the soul needs the spiritual nourishment provided by the scriptures to thrive furthermore all scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching rebuking correcting and training in righteousness so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work as described in the two Timothy 3:16 17 the Bible serves as a comprehensive guide for the Christian Life equipping us to face life's challenges with wisdom and strength every commandment in the Bible is for our benefit it God gives us his instructions not to restrict us but to guide us to a full and blessed life six life of meditation Psalm 6368 we should not only read and study the word of God but are instructed to meditate on it daily and practice it Joshua 1 eight teaches that we should keep this book of the law always always on your lips meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it then you will be prosperous and successful meditation requires being alone with God to focus on his words as mentioned in Psalms 63 697 101 102 and 148 Jesus Christ himself spent much time in meditation mark 13545 Luke 5:116 he taught his disciples to do the same acts 10:10 11:15 2 Corinthians 12 1:4 the word of God is his wisdom so diving into the word of God is diving into Divine wisdom the focus of Christian meditation is an encounter with God listening to his word reflecting on his Works studying his laws remembering his deeds and pondering his acts the end product of all these steps is personal transformation as a result of our encounter with the Living God meditating on the word of God prepares our spirit for excellence and adjusts our mindset for prosperity in Psalm 1 1 3 the Bible says that meditation is a discipline that guarantees Prosperity everything that a person person who meditates on the word of God does will prosper seven life of obedience Isaiah 1119 obedience unlocks The Riches of the Lord for those who practice it it is the test of trust and intimate relationship with God nothing disconnects a person from God's purpose like Disobedience from when Adam disobeyed God In the Garden of Eden to the present day on the other hand obedience connects to the flow of abundance always available in the Lord as described in Deuteronomy 28 13 Jesus demonstrated great obedience by fulfilling his life's purpose even to the point of death and for this reason God exalted him and gave him a name above every name in heaven and on Earth Philippians 2 510 how do people see you when it comes to serving living in the house of the Lord are you stubborn and rebellious or obedient and committed to God and the Affairs of his kingdom obedience is displaying a deep dedication to God's instructions being obedient means submitting to God's will following his Commandments and Guidance with a sincere heart a life of obedience brings blessings and prosperity as promised in Isaiah 119 if you are willing and obedient you will eat the best from the land This Promise assures us that obedience to God not only aligns us with his purpose but also leads us to a life of abundance and fulfillment in his presence habits that help work for God I am the vine you are the branches he who abides in me and I in him Bears much fruit for without me you can do nothing John 155 life is about stewardship the end of being connected to God and walking with him is to work for him according to his will and purpose fruitful Works flow from an intimate connection to God eight lifestyle of stewardship Matthew 25:15 a life returned to God as an offering is what defines stewardship stewardship is more than just giving it is offering one's life in service to others this includes not only serving with the financial blessings God provides but also with the spiritual gifts we are endowed with Christian stewardship goes beyond Financial stewardship for time and life are far greater Treasures than money and possessions a Godly Steward knows that God owns everything he is and has therefore this person commits everything God has given him to the Lord's service whether spiritual gifts financial resources or social skills he dedicates everything he has be it time talents or possessions to God's service a true Steward understands that all resources belong to God and that we are merely caretakers who will account for our stewardship to him at the end of our life Journey Jesus Illustrated this in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 1430 where the servants were held accountable for how they managed the talents entrusted to them stewardship is a demonstration of our faith and commitment to God a faithful Steward recognizes that everything he has been entrusted with by God should be used for God's glory and the good of others this includes the wise and generous use of our financial resources time and talents considering how you serve are you confident that you will hear well done my good Steward Matthew 2521 this question challenges us to reflect on how we are utilizing the resources and Gifts God has given us are we investing our time talents and treasures in way that honor God and benefit others are we living in a way that demonstrates our responsibility and gratitude to God for all he has provided the life of stewardship is a life of dedicated service recognizing that we are merely stewards of God's resources and that one day we will account for how we use them let us live then with the awareness of our responsibility and the commitment to serve the Lord Faithfully in all areas of Our Lives nine lifestyle of discipleship 2 Timothy 2 2 living a life of mission and discipleship is a practical demonstration of Christian maturity a mature believer has the mission of producing fruit according to their kind no Christian is expected to live a sterile life of Faith Just As You Are mentored you are expected to Mentor others whether in a small group large department or Ministry in your church as a parent you are also to diligently teach your children Deuteronomy 67 11:19 in his Earthly Ministry Jesus Christ called each disciple he trained to make disciples of others the Apostle Paul also gave A discipleship instruction to Timothy his disciples saying and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to Faithful Men Who will be able to teach others also 2 Timothy 2 2 a responsible Christian has at least one accountability partner who can correct and guide them in their personal walk of Faith mentoring making disciples as a Christian is is as simple as helping someone discover the truth of God's word and inviting them to live it out in their daily life a good question of maturity is are you being discipled and do you have someone you are mentoring living in this way you not only grow in your faith but also contribute to the growth of others perpetuating the cycle of discipleship that Jesus esta established thus you demonstrate Christian maturity and help to expand the kingdom of God in a practical and meaningful way 10 lifestyle of evangelism acts 1 18 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be my Witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and to the ends of the Earth acts 18 nkjv the consistent discipline of sharing the gospel is a critical foundation in the Christian Life a virtuous Christian makes sharing the gospel a habit approaching various people with Grace and love in ways that are diverse and appropriate to the circumstances Jesus Christ's last commission to his disciples was go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation 17 and these signs will accompany those who believe in my name they will drive out demons they will speak in new tongues 18 they will place their hands on the sick and they will get well Mark 16:1 1519 thus a mature disciple of Christ has grown in the scriptures enough to provide simple answers to questions raised in Evangelistic discussions such a person is ready to win a soul at any cost for for the Lord the Bible says the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life and the one who is wise saves lives are you a wise believer this depends on whether you have been transformed into a tree that bears fruit 11 living on purpose the Born Again believer does not live their life by chance but with purpose life becomes intentional as you daily pursue you're predestined purpose a Christian first and foremost lives for the kingdom of God and no longer for the pleasures of the world a true Christian seeks first the kingdom of God and his righteousness Matthew 633 they put the most important thing as the most important knowing that all other things will be added to their life by God the source of all resources on Earth who has the power to supply L all a person's needs Ephesians 3:20 furthermore a Christian discovers their unique purpose for being alive so they can fulfill it each person is sent to Earth as a solution provider and their value is increased if they dedicate their potential to solve the problem they are uniquely gifted to solve we are all created uniquely purposefully and wonderfully Jeremiah 291 Psalm 139 14 living with purpose helps you discover develop and utilize your potential with the sole aim of fulfilling your purpose may you fulfill your purpose and enjoy the Fulfillment that comes from it in the mighty name of Jesus Christ amen blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stands in the path of Sinners nor sits in the seat of the scornful but his Delight is in the L of the Lord and in his law he meditates day and night he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth its fruit in its season whose Leaf also shall not wither and whatever he does shall prosper Psalm 1 13 your church has a great role to play in accompanying you to fulfill your life purpose once you find a house of God where you are welcomed and granted a place to serve settle down and be rooted give yourself to the body as unto the Lord be loyal committed and dedicated until a seed falls down and dies it abides alone it is not enough to be born again you need to be planted in a god believing church and grow up there Faithfully your dedication and commitment may be tested but if you withstand All Seasons with the devotion of a rooted tree you will soon arrive at your season of fruitfulness remember that a fruitful tree is a rooted tree fruitfulness demands faithfulness a faithful person will naturally bear fruits whatever he or she touches shall prosper