First things, last things
We all know that repeated actions lead to habits and over time, our habits define who we are when no one’s looking—that is our character.
I mentioned two habits this past weekend in our opening message on
Boundless Living
. I recommend them to you as you consider how you start and close each day.
First, before your feet hit the floor
, offer all that you are and have, back to God as a living sacrifice. Consider this prayer:
“Lord, in light of your mercies, I’m offering my body back to you in worship. I give you my mind and I pray that I would honor you with all my thoughts and attitudes. Lord, take my eyes, open them wide to your daily mercies. Help me to see the needs around me and focus on the things that honor you. Lord, open my ears to your leading and direction. Lord, I give you my mouth and I pray that my words would be filled with grace and truth and would always build up. Use my hands to do good work today. Lord, I give you my heart, fill it with your love and spirit—help me to love you and my neighbor with all that I am and have. Guide my feet so that I walk with you this day, not running ahead or lagging behind. In Jesus' name, Amen.”
The second habit, before you fall asleep—list three things that you’re thankful for as you reflect on your day. You might want to record those in a journal or simply recite them back to God as a prayer.
May these habits mark our lives as together we grow as followers of Jesus.
I'm looking forward to gathering on the weekend with you as we continue our series on
Boundless Living from Romans 12!
