Holy Habits: An Invitation to Friendship with Jesus

Distant

Seeking

Close

Curious

Confused

Frustrated

Disappointed

Loving

Questioning

Intimate

John 15:15

¹⁵ No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.

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Desire                                                                               Habit

Sobriety                                                                           Go hang out at a local bar

Desire                                                                               Habit

Physical Fitness                                                             Fast food and binge Netflix

Desire                                                                               Habit

Launch successful business                                         Sleeping in, spending excessively, etc

Desire                                                                               Habit

Experience Presence and Power of Jesus               Social media, Work, Hobbies.

Holy Habits – Practices that connect you to Jesus’ presence and power.

1 Timothy 4:7

⁷ But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 

1 Timothy 4:8

⁸ for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 

1 Timothy 4:9

⁹ It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 

1 Timothy 4:10

¹⁰ For it is for this we labor and strive…

Central Truth: God’s desire for you is to experience deeper friendship with Jesus that transforms you to be more like Him.

Ephesians 5:15

¹⁵ Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 

Ephesians 5:16

¹⁶ making the most of your time, because the days are evil.

Rule of Life: An intentional plan to deepen our friendship with Jesus.

7 Holy Habits

1. Welcoming – Scripture before Phone

2. Prayer – Daily Quiet Time

3. Fasting – Fast from Distractions

4. Rest – Sharpen Your Saw

5. Community – Pursue Spiritual Friendships

6. Generosity – Trust God with Your Money

7. Service – Use Your Gifts

Three Clarifications

• The Holy Habits are rules, not laws.

• There is nothing magical or powerful about these habits themselves.

• The goal of these habits is friendship with Jesus.

The goal of the Holy Habits is to RECEIVE, not ACHIEVE.