Jack County Cowboy Church

I either heard or read one time that it takes 30 days to start a habit. I don't know how long it takes to break a habit, but I bet that it is at least 30 days and probably more. Habits are formed by repeating individual acts. For example, let's say you would like to read the Bible every morning before the day starts. Start slowly, and don't overburden yourself with 15 chapters each day, or you will only get out of bed to do it on the first day. Rather, try reading one chapter each morning. Most months have 31 days, so you might pick a book like Proverbs, or 1 Samuel, which each have 31 chapters. That way, if it is September 13, you know you are on chapter 13. Keeping it simple at the start with any new habit will help you to establish it as a habit. You can always add to what you are doing, but it is the hurdle of getting started that is often hardest to clear. There are some parts of life that should be second nature to a Christian. These might be called habits, for a habit is like a second nature. These areas will have their times of struggle, but the desire and habit of the Christian should certainly include: Bible reading and meditation, prayer, fellowship, and visible love to God by obeying His commandments. Just as Bible reading will encourage holiness of life and prayer, so also plunging ourselves into sinful habits will discourage our communion with God.