I AM A BETTER PERSON

IN 2015 BY GOD'S GRACE

I AM A BETTER PERSON

IN 2015 BY GOD'S GRACE

WORD OF GOD:WORD OF GOD:

• Job 37:5

God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our

understanding.

• 1Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of GOD I am what I am, and HIS GRACE to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them- yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

1 Samuel 26:25 (NIV) Then Saul said to David, “May you be blessed, David my son;

you will do great things and surely triumph.” So David went on his way, and Saul

returned home.

" YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT FROM

GOD AND WHAT YOU'LL DO WITH

YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD"

I SUGGEST THAT YOUR BIRTHDAY

GIFT TO THE LORD JESUS ON CHRISTMAS IS

WHAT YOUR LIFE WILL BECOME

NEXT YEAR 2015.

BECOME A BETTER A

PERSON IN 2015 BY

GOD'S GRACE!

KEY FACTORS TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON IN 2015:KEY FACTORS TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON IN 2015:

• 1. CLEAR GOALS• 2. TIME-MANAGEMENT • 3. HABITS• 4. DISCIPLINE• 5. PASSION

3.) ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN GOOD HABITS THAT MAKE YOU A

BETTER PERSON

3.) ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN GOOD HABITS THAT MAKE YOU A

BETTER PERSONA. WHAT IS A HABIT ?Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary- a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior- A behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition

or physiologic exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance

- a way of acting fixed through repetition

- implies a doing unconciously and compulsively

B.) ACCEPT THAT IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO CHANGE BAD HABITS WITH GOOD HABITS.

-DEAL WITH YOUR BAD HABITS SERIOUSLY NOW Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that

hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run

with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are

surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that

hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run

with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Hosea 5:4

They couldn't turn to God if they wanted to. Their evil life is a bad habit. Every

breath they take is a whore's breath. They

wouldn't recognize GOD if they saw me

NOTE: BAD HABITS ARE BONDAGES AND STRONGHOLDSRomans 6:19 I put this in human terms

because you are weak in your natural selves. Just as you

used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity

and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer

them in slavery to righteousness leading to

holiness.

Romans 6:19 I put this in human terms

because you are weak in your natural selves. Just as you

used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity

and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer

them in slavery to righteousness leading to

holiness.

5 STEPS TO WORK OUT IN BECOMING A BETTER A

PERSON IN 2015

5 STEPS TO WORK OUT IN BECOMING A BETTER A

PERSON IN 20151Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace

to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them- -yet not I, but the grace of God that

was with me.

1.) Identify and List down all bad habits to

get rid off

1.) Identify and List down all bad habits to

get rid offJohn 8:32

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will

set you free."

John 8:32

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will

set you free."

Galatians 5:1

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of

slavery

2.) Renounce all bad habits in prayer and be set free

2.) Renounce all bad habits in prayer and be set free

3.) Crucify flesh of bad habits by the power of the Holy Spirit

3.) Crucify flesh of bad habits by the power of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:13

For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will

die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,

Romans 8:13

For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will

die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,

4.) Identify and list down all good habits to acquire

4.) Identify and list down all good habits to acquire

BAD HABITS

Negative thinking

BAD HABITS

Negative thinking

GOOD HABITS

Positive thinking by God’s promises

GOOD HABITS

Positive thinking by God’s promises

1.)THINKING HABITS1.)THINKING HABITS

BAD HABITS

-NO Negative talking

-NO LYING

-NO Cursing

-NO Nagging

-Lack of Communication

BAD HABITS

-NO Negative talking

-NO LYING

-NO Cursing

-NO Nagging

-Lack of Communication

GOOD HABITS

-Positive words that are biblical

-Always truthful speaking

-Always blessing

-Words of affirmation

-Weekly Communication time

GOOD HABITS

-Positive words that are biblical

-Always truthful speaking

-Always blessing

-Words of affirmation

-Weekly Communication time

2.) SPEAKING HABITS2.) SPEAKING HABITS

BAD HABITS

- NO LATE

- Procrastination

-NO Wasting of time on excessive TV, Internet, FB, Games, “unlitxt”

BAD HABITS

- NO LATE

- Procrastination

-NO Wasting of time on excessive TV, Internet, FB, Games, “unlitxt”

GOOD HABITS

-Always “ON TIME”

-PRO-ACTIVE

-USE TIME on Advance Reading

GOOD HABITS

-Always “ON TIME”

-PRO-ACTIVE

-USE TIME on Advance Reading

3.) TIME SPENDING HABITS3.) TIME SPENDING HABITS

BAD HABITS

- NO IRRITABILITY AND MOODINESS

- NO JUNK FOOD AND OVER EATING

BAD HABITS

- NO IRRITABILITY AND MOODINESS

- NO JUNK FOOD AND OVER EATING

GOOD HABITS

-Always Calm and Patient by God’s Grace

- Healthy food and moderate eating

GOOD HABITS

-Always Calm and Patient by God’s Grace

- Healthy food and moderate eating

4.) EMOTIONAL HABITS4.) EMOTIONAL HABITS

5.) EATING HABITS5.) EATING HABITS

BAD HABITS

- NO LITTERING

- Keys and clothes everywhere

- No Planner

BAD HABITS

- NO LITTERING

- Keys and clothes everywhere

- No Planner

GOOD HABITS

-Use garbage bin always

-Put in designated places

-Use weekly planner

GOOD HABITS

-Use garbage bin always

-Put in designated places

-Use weekly planner

6.) ORGANIZATIONAL HABITS

6.) ORGANIZATIONAL HABITS

BAD HABITS

- NO 12 HABITS

- Inconsistent attendance to Cell group, Sunday worship, Dawnwatch, Holy Spirit meeting

BAD HABITS

- NO 12 HABITS

- Inconsistent attendance to Cell group, Sunday worship, Dawnwatch, Holy Spirit meeting

GOOD HABITS

- Do the 12 habits esp. Devotion Bible reading and Daniel Prayer

- “No Bible,No breakfast”

-Consistent attendance for empowerment

GOOD HABITS

- Do the 12 habits esp. Devotion Bible reading and Daniel Prayer

- “No Bible,No breakfast”

-Consistent attendance for empowerment

7.) SPIRITUAL HABITS7.) SPIRITUAL HABITS

1 Timothy (NIV)13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house.

And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense,

saying things they ought not to.

1 Timothy (NIV)13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house.

And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense,

saying things they ought not to.

Proverbs 13:4 (NIV)4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,

but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4 (NIV)4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,

but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

NO MORE IDLE TIMENO MORE IDLE TIME

TMSG PRAISING GOD MUST BECOME YOUR

HABIT

Psalms 64:10

Be glad, good people! Fly to GOD! Good-hearted people,

make praise your habit.

Psalms 64:10

Be glad, good people! Fly to GOD! Good-hearted people,

make praise your habit.

TMSG FORGIVENESS MUST BECOME YOUR HABIT

Psalms 130:4 As it turns out, forgiveness is

your habit, and that's why you're worshiped.

Psalms 130:4 As it turns out, forgiveness is

your habit, and that's why you're worshiped.

Luke 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and

prayedDANIEL PRAYER MUST BECOME YOUR

HABIT

Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had

been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened

toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks

to his God, just as he had done before.

ATTENDING CHRISTIAN GATHERINGS MUST BECOME A HABIT

Hebrews 10:25

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,

but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day

approaching.

5.) Pray and declare these good habits upon your life often , daily as much as possible.

5.) Pray and declare these good habits upon your life often , daily as much as possible.Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a

parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation."

Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

CONCLUSION: CONCLUSION: 2Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the

more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's

power may rest on me.Philippians 4:13

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.