Pursuing holiness is not a one-time deal. It is something that we must work toward each day of our lives. But it is something that we should want to pursue until the day of Christ Jesus.
- Prayer – This may seem like a given habit as a believer, but sometimes it is not a developed habit that we consistently do.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” NIV
- Philippians 4: 6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” NIV
- Jeremiah 29: 12-13 “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” NIV
- Studying scripture – How can we please God if we don’t know what pleases God? His holy word begins to open up the character of God and how we should walk out this life of faith.
- 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 “All scriptures is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” NIV
- Romans 15:4 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” NIV
- Joshua 1:8 “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” NIV
- Gratitude – Be thankful for the unconditional love of God towards us.
- Psalm 107:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” NIV
- Accountability – We are accountable for maturing in the things of God as believers.
- Romans 14:12 “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” NIV
- James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up just as in fact you are doing.” NIV
- Humbleness – Remain humble in all you do and only allow the Lord to exalt you.
- 1 Peter 5:6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” NIV
- Proverbs 22:4 “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” NIV
- Colossians 3:12 “Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” NIV
- Worship and Praise – Give God everything that He is due. He is an awesome God and there is none like Him.
- 1 Chronicles 16:29 “Ascribe to the Lorad the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” NIV
- Psalm 63:3-4 “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name, I will lift up my hands.” NIV
- Fellowship – Spending time with other believers helps encourage each other with the challenges of life.
- Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” NIV
As you continue your pursuit of holiness, I pray that this list of daily habits and the scriptures will catapult you into the abundant life that Jesus died for us to have. The blessings and promises of God are your portion.
In God I trust.
Sister Lisa Walker
