Making Good Habits, Breaking Bad Habits Chapter 4

"I don't have a three-step magic formula that will change you overnight. But I can promise you don't have to be in bondage to anything if you truly want to be free."

                                                                                                            -Joyce Meyer

In Chapter 4, Joyce Meyer is discussing how breaking a bad

habit will not be done overnight. A lot of us want things to happen immediately but we must be patient and say to ourselves that it won't be easy but with Gods help, we can do it. Remember this verse while you are trying to break your habit, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13).

Joyce Meyer gives us a few steps that we should take as we try to break our habits. One of them being not to go out with friends and discuss how you are trying to break a bad habit and how difficult it is. Joyce thinks that we would be better off not talking about it at all unless it's with a really close friend, family and of course with God....people who are going to pray and encourage you. Not everyone is rooting for you.....remember that. Another tip Joyce gave us is not to say how difficult breaking the habit is. We must speak life into ourselves, not death. Say that you can do it with God's help.

I encourage you all to think of a prize or treat that you can award yourself once you break that habit. Mines is going to be a nice hair color and style at a salon if I can break my habit. While you're in the process of getting rid of that habit, replace the negative thinking with the prize you are going to award yourself. That will give you more motivation to go through with it. If you are consistent enough, you can break your habit within 30 days. In my opinion, that is quick! Don't forget, if you have a lot of bad habits, focus on one at a time. Don't overwork yourself. If you have 3 bad habits, think about it.......if it takes 30 days to get rid of one bad habit, you can break 3 bad habits in 90 days. Not bad ;-).

I want to share so much with you guys about chapter 4 but I want you guys to grab a copy and read for yourself. This is such an awesome book and worth the money! Before I end this blog, I want to share with you 5 things that Joyce Meyer wants us to do:

1. Start every day with God.........ask him for strength and guidance early each day.
2. Be very committed and ready to suffer for a season if necessary.
3. Be careful what you say about the habit.
4. Think positive, faith filled thoughts about your journey.
5. Believe even when you have not seen results.

Be blessed!

-Markesha xoxo