HABIT #4: Repeat daily. READ IT “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:9) It’s easy to get the wrong idea about faith. I‘m not sure about you, but I grew up thinking that faith…

HABIT #3: Think on noble things.   READ IT “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.. . . . and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts…

HABIT #2: Pray with thanksgiving. READ IT “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. . . . for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” (Philippians 4:6,11) Contentment is an inner peace and happiness that rises above any outside…

HABIT #1: Choose to be joyful. READ IT “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!. . . . and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:4,9) When you think of ways to get closer to Jesus, you probably think of typical ways like: read your Bible, pray more,…

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