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Breaking the Habit Cycle With God's Help

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
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 I have read that as much as 40 percent of everything we do is performed purely out of habit. A habit is something we do without even thinking. It's a behavior that is developed through frequent repetition. First we form habits…and then they form us. We are what we repeatedly do!

That's why it is so important to focus on establishing healthy habits. Bad habits are detrimental and keep us from enjoying all that God has for us. However, good habits add joy, peace and purpose to our lives.

Now, I'm not going to tell you that it's easy. If we're going to make a good habit and break a bad habit, there's going to be some effort involved. We will go through a time of trial. But we don't have to go through it alone…
It's very important to understand from the beginning that we need God's help to succeed. The number one mistake people make is that we try to change ourselves…we forget that we can't do it without God!

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/how-you-can-walk-step-by-step-into-a-brand-new-life-125644/

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