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Hey there! <\/span><\/p>\n Have you ever heard about the idea of having NO habits? <\/span><\/p>\n The phrase refers to when we start doing something regularly, like praying or reading the Bible, and it becomes so routine that we do it without even thinking. <\/span><\/p>\n You may be thinking to yourself, what do you mean NO habits? All the gurus out there say we must have daily habits to maintain a disciplined life. <\/span><\/p>\n And, when it comes to having consistent and routine habits, I would agree!<\/span><\/p>\n Here’s the thing, though: getting stuck in the habit itself can be a problem. It could turn into a time when we focus more on checking off our prayer time than actually connecting with God.<\/span><\/p>\n Instead, the goal and idea of “no habits” is to let these habits become a natural part of who we are, so much so that we don’t even realize we’re doing them. <\/span><\/p>\n It’s about living in a way that reflects our desire to seek God and His love without even trying.<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes, we might think we’re being holy by sticking to our routines, but in reality, we might miss out on something deeper. <\/span><\/p>\n What if our dedication to our routine is stronger than our dedication to follow as the Spirit leads us? It’s like we’re saying, “Sorry, God, I can’t do that right now. It’s my time to pray.”<\/span><\/p>\n I encourage you to ask the Holy Spirit to show you when you have stayed in a habit instead of doing what God wants you to do at that moment. Ask yourself, “What habits have gotten in the way of me experiencing a deeper relationship with Jesus?”<\/span><\/p>\n When we prioritize the habit over obedience, we’re missing the point of why we’re praying (or reading the Bible, fasting, etc.) in the first place. And if there’s a behavior or habit in our lives that doesn’t bring us closer to God, well, that’s an opportunity for growth.<\/span><\/p>\n True love for God means our actions flow from our hearts as we are moved to be obedient to the Holy Spirit, not just from following a set schedule. <\/span><\/p>\n Let’s not get too caught up in our habits. Instead, let’s focus on growing closer to God in every aspect of our lives. <\/span><\/p>\n