Our habits decide our future

The Apostle Paul says in Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

We must first identify and become aware of those habits that are holding us back from God’s best for our future (as well as for the present!), before we can overcome them with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives within us.

Colossians 3:9-10, Paul says, “Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.

It takes more than just our will power, or behavior modification, or some 5-step program to break free from the ‘customs of this world!’ When we surrender everything to the Lord, He will be faithful to help us change the way we think.

Jesus provides us with the answer for how to change our thinking, and ultimately our life here in John 14:23 when He says, “If anyone [really] loves Me, he will keep My word (teaching); and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling place with him.”

Now, it’s ultimately up to us … if/how we respond to this truth!