Focus: Habits [Part 4]

This is the last in the series "Focus." Habits make me think of spiritual disciplines I exhibit in my life. Simplistically, habits are things that I do on a regular basis.

What sort of spiritual "habits" do I illustrate in my life?

Well, first, I keep prayer journals kind of obsessively. Through journaling, I can get out whatever I am feeling out on paper rather than just praying openly-when I write to God I feel I am expressing a deeper part of me than I can see on the surface.

For example, over the last few months, I can see that God unlocked a passion for Him I never knew existed. Also, habits seek to ask the question "What do I do that enables me to live the life I am called to live?"

There is no simple answer to that question. I try to live in humility, peace, and love. That is the foundation, after God of course.

I just think how I need to be continually developing different spiritual "habits" that will cause me to become who God wants me to be.

Without Him, nothing will happen.

All for His glory + Always <3

~Susie

Focus: Hands [Part 3]

The third aspect is "hands", which focuses on the service aspect of my faith. How do I live out my convictions?

Without action, my faith is dead.

Making my faith relevant to the world is critical.

All for His glory + Always <3

~Susie

Focus: Head [Part 2]

Within the last couple years, I have been through some hard times.

Looking back,  I am thankful God brough me through those times. The lessons I learned are irreplaceable.

One of the critical things God taught me is that I need to focus on what will bring glory to His name.

When I think about where I was when I started IWU almost 4 years ago, I was completely a different person. I have seen amazing growth and maturity in my life.

For the longest time, I wasn't founded on the truths of God. I went my own way. Now I am focused on God: I am slowly rebuilding my faith.

All for His glory + Always <3

~Susie

Focus: Heart [Part 1]

I feel a crucial part of my relationship with God is the state of my heart.
Where is my heart in connection with Him?
After everything I've been through so far this year, my heart is pure and ready to be molded into something that will glorify God.

Prayers need to be focused on asking God to protect His heart- which is living in me.

How often do I think that His heart is living through me? This also makes me think about what attritubutes characterize His heart.

I honestly don't know what I'm learning here, but I let Him direct my life. and all growth that is taking root.

I have a new heart placed in me so I'm ready for God to rebuild my faith-from the ground up. Because without a strong foundation, there is nothing. Additionally, how can I expect growth to take place if I'm not rooted in Him?

All for His glory + Always <3

~Susie