Creature of Habit

Six days a week I get up before everyone else in my home and go workout in my garage. Recently I noticed an interesting trend. Each day I sit on the couch in my living room and put my socks and shoes on before heading out the door. I recently noticed though that every time I sit down I promptly put my left leg on my right knee and put my sock and shoe on. Then I cross my legs the opposite way and put my right sock and shoe on. Now that may not seem very interesting on the surface but it is when you consider the fact that I do it every time I put my socks and shoes on. I mean every time! I started paying attention any time I put my shoes on and every time it was like a version of Groundhog Day going on right in front of me. I have tried figuring out why I have the unusual habit but I can't figure it out. I've always known that I was a creature of habit, but this one has taken me by surprise.

Whether we want to admit it or not, we are all creatures of habit to some degree. We prefer to stay up late or get up early. We prefer our coffee just a certain way. We use a certain amount of salt on our french fries. If you were to think about your daily routines, you'd quickly find on some level you are a creature of habit. 

When it comes to your spiritual life, it pays to be a creature of habit. When you develop healthy spiritual habits, you receive greater spiritual rewards than you would otherwise. When you are in the habit of worshiping God in His house on Sundays, regardless if it is 75 degrees and sunny outside or raining cats and dogs, you find that your worship experiences impact you all the more. When you are in the habit of spending time in God's Word (the Bible) each day, you find that God is able to speak to you about the issues you face and provide you with strength. When you are in the habit of spending time in prayer each day, you find that God is able to work in your life to mold you to resemble His Son. When you are in the habit of serving God, you find that you are reminded that this life isn't about you, but it is about showing God's love to others. When you are in the habit of giving to God as He expects, you will find that God is able to use your finances in a greater way than you ever did by yourself.

Being a creature of habit is not always a bad thing. When it comes to practicing spiritual disciplines that will help you grow as a believer in Christ, the best thing you can do is become a creature of habit.


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