“New” brings new energy
Habits
Done often, hence done easily, eventually done automatically
Habits to free up our limited conscious resources
Habits stem from Cue/ Response/ Reward
With time, the brain begins to expect and crave the reward as soon as the cue arises
Our willpower is limited in capacity and endurance (like a physical muscle).
Change/ Transformation/ New is what God is all about
2 Cor. 3:16-18 But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit
Our hope is not in our will power. Our hope is in God’s power.
Transformation happens over time
Power comes from the Holy Spirit
Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Do something with your body to renew your mind
Move your body, in the power of God, to renew your mind
Keystone habits cascade down to other habits
Move your body, in the power of God, to renew your mind
Work on one new thing at a time
Students: Carry your Bible to school
Young adults: Pray with someone significant every day
40+ Adults: Invite a young adult over for lunch and pray for them
What would one thing you could do this year that would make the biggest difference?
Move your body, in the power of God, to renew your mind