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OUTCOMES OF THE HEART

Holiness

January 1 is one of the best times of the year. New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A chance to try again. An opportunity to change all of the things you didn’t like about your life for the last 365 days. And so many people start with grand plans and schemes. “This is the year I’m gonna lose 15 pounds.” “This is the year I’m gonna buckle down, study hard and get good grades.” And the list goes on and on.

But what happens so many times? Your fitness goal: by the third week in January you find yourself sitting on the couch, binge watching Netflix with a giant bag of Cheetos in your lap. Your academic goal: the next thing you know, it’s the middle of February, and you can’t find your math book anywhere, and honestly homework isn’t as fun as Fortnite.

The real problem is that all we’re focused on changing is our outward actions. Changing a habit, means changing what we do. We’re interested in fixing the symptom because it’s easier than trying to face the root of the problem. But in order to change the outside, we must begin by changing on the inside. Ephesians 4: 23-24 tells us that being made new starts in our heart and minds. Change doesn’t begin with your actions. Your actions are merely a reflection of what’s in your heart and mind. 

Goal:

Pray today and honestly ask God to show you underlying issues in your life that He wants to change. Then ask Him to help change your heart and thoughts in those areas. Start today!