Fight the Habit
Jan. 13, 2019
Spiritual Fitness
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step.” —1 Cor. 9:24-26
TO GET SPIRITUALLY FIT:
I WILL GIVE GOD THE FIRST PART OF
“Abraham got up early that morning and hurried out to the place where he had stood in the Lord’s presence.” —Genesis 19:27
“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” —Psalm 143:8
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” —Psalm 119:105
2019 CHALLENGE: FIRST
I WILL GIVE GOD THE FIRST PART OF
“For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in the old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.” —Psalm 92:13-14
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” —Hebrews 10:25
I WILL GIVE GOD THE FIRST PART OF
“Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus.” —John 1:42
“Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.” —Colossians 4:5
WE ASK YOU TO DO TWO THINGS: A.
I WILL GIVE GOD THE BEST PART OF
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” —1 Cor. 15:58
MEMORY VERSE:
“Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. ‘Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.’” —1 Timothy 4:7-8
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:
Commit to spend 15 minutes a day with God
Trust Christ
Be baptized
Take Growth Track 101 / 201