Teaching Positive Habits

Nov 3, 2023 • Ezinne Eziagu

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

Philippians 4:8 (AMP)

Habits are routine of behaviors that is done repeatedly and can occur without knowing. Habits are routine behaviors; meaning it takes form and builds up over time.

Children are said to pick up the negative habits early in life but what does the scripture say? God has entrusted these ones and as parents, we must not believe worldly systems or copy them. We must enforce scriptures over the children and trust God to help them.

We need to be vigilant to call out any negative habit we have seen growing in them and never overlook it. God has admonished us to be vigilant and not ignorant of the devices of the enemy. As we become intentional in this area, God’s help remains abundant in Jesus’ name.

Some positive habits we can teach our children:

•Habit of consistent prayer as it is the weapon of warfare. We can show them by living it as an example.

•Teach them to have a routine of personal devotion

•Teach them a habit of gratitude

•Teach them the habit of studying positive books and the word of God

•Teach them the habit of healthy eating and wellness.

Most habits are learnt by observation, so we as parents must set godly examples so our children will live them out.

Prayer Moment

•Dear Father, I receive grace to teach my children positive habits.

•Lord, I receive grace to live by example.

•My children will build lovely, pure habits in their lifetime. Amen.

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