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Published August 19, 2009

Four Habits Worth Having

by Max Lucado
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“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)

Growth is the goal of the Christian. Maturity is mandatory. If a child ceased to develop, the parent would be concerned, right?…

When a Christian stops growing, help is needed. If you are the same Christian you were a few months ago, be careful. You might be wise to get a checkup. Not on your body, but on your heart. Not a physical, but a spiritual.

May I suggest one?…

Why don’t you check your habits?… Make these four habits regular activities and see what happens.

First, the habit of prayer…. Second, the habit of study…. Third, the habit of giving…. And last of all, the habit of fellowship.

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Max Lucado
From: When God Whispers Your Name
Copyright (Word Publishing, 1994)

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Published April 25, 2009

Redefining Prayer

by Max Lucado
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“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.�
Colossians 4:2 (NKJV)

Early Christians were urged to

-         “pray without ceasing� (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NASB);
-         “always be prayerful� (Romans 12:12 NLT);
-         “pray at all times and on every occasion� (Ephesians 6:18 NLT).
 
Sound burdensome?  Are you wondering, My business needs attention, my children need dinner, my bills need paying.  How can I stay in a place of prayer?
 
Do this.  Change your definition of prayer.  Think of prayer less as an activity for God and more as an awareness of God.  Seek to live in uninterrupted awareness.  Acknowledge his presence everywhere you go.  As you stand in line to register your car, think, Thank you, Lord for being here.  In the grocery as you shop, Your presence, my King, I welcome.  As you wash the dishes, worship your Maker.

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Max Lucado
From: Come Thirsty
Copyright (W Publishing Group, 2004)

To learn more about Max Lucado visit his website at:
http://www.maxlucado.com/about/

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