Spiritual Growth: Habits

Spiritual Growth Habits

1. Bad habits – Think about a bad habit that you had while growing up.
   1. Why is a bad habit so powerful?
   2. Where does a bad habit come from?
   3. Are habits formed through conditioning and learned behavior?
   4. How do we change a bad habit? 2 Peter 1:2-4
2. Spiritual growth takes Time – John 15:1-9Spiritual growth happens as our relationship with God develops. It’s a friendship with the Creator. We grow as we gain more knowledge about God.
   1. Through the Bible and reading other books that help us understand the things of God.
   2. God also uses our experiences in the world around us to teach us how to apply the knowledge of God to our lives.
   3. Spiritual growth is a process that takes place as we grow in knowledge and relationship with God.
3. Becoming like Jesus in everything we think, say, and do. Good Habitss:
   1. H – Have Daily Devotions-Miracle Moment, YouVersion.
   2. A – Attend church services.
   3. B – Bible memorization and study.
   4. I – Identify a mentor.
   5. T – Tithe.
   6. S – Strive to obey God.
   7. S – Share your faith.
4. Spiritual growth shows in the way we live our lives – Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:1-2
   1. Our mission at Miracle Place Church is – The Jesus Experience:1. Love
      2. Unity
      3. Connection 4. Discipleship
   2. This week how can you give someone the Jesus experience?