H is for Habits
Parent’s Corner- “For the Kids!” Series
Parent’s Corner began as a communication tool to inform parents what had been taught in Children’s Sunday school classes on a given Sunday morning, providing passages to read together and discussion questions to facilitate conversation between parents and their children during the week. We have just finished Year 3 of our curriculum series. The decision has been made to press “pause” in our Children’s ministry classes before beginning again with Year 1. While we are paused, I will be changing the focus of Parent’s Corner from curriculum notes, to teachable moments.
“For the Kids!”
This collection of topical journal entries will focus on teachable moments that parents can have with their kids. They will be grounded in Scripture, seasoned by stories and experiences, and distributed with love and prayers for many sweet times together as a family. In an effort to be organized and purposeful, I’ll be choosing topics by going through the alphabet. As I write this, please know that I don’t claim to have all of the answers. Not at all! What I do have is a genuine desire to have a teachable spirit, and a heart for the precious kiddos in our body.
H is for Habits
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11
“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
Do you know what a habit is? It is something you do regularly, often without thinking about it. For many people, making a bed every morning is habit. Snacking on chips or popcorn while watching TV can also be a habit. Habits can be good or bad, helpful or harmful. They are the things that you do time and time again, easily, without much effort, because you have done them so frequently.
What are the good habits in your life?
What are your bad habits?
How do the good ones make your life better, and how do the bad habits hurt you?
Breaking a bad habit or establishing a new one can take work, but it can be done! God will give you the strength to make right choices, especially if they are for your good and will bless others in the process!
One of the best habits we can practice is spending quality time reading our Bibles and praying. Is that a habit in your life? If so, keep it up! If it’s a habit, I’m sure you have felt the blessing and encouragement it can provide. If not, start today! Decide when would be the best time and start! Make it easy for yourself. . . gather your Bible, your prayer list, a pen. . . whatever you might need, put it in a visible place where you will notice it, and start what will hopefully become a habit! This is the type of habit you want to begin, and keep doing!