Looking at your phone first thing in the morning instead of your Bible? Arriving at destinations with no memory of how you got there? These automatic behaviors reveal the hidden power of habits—routines that shape our lives while operating beneath our conscious awareness.

The small, daily decisions we make gradually determine our life's trajectory. As Scripture reminds us, "The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom." But wisdom isn't cultivated through occasional grand gestures—it's built through consistent, seemingly insignificant choices that accumulate over time. Just as a pilot adjusting course by 3.5 degrees eventually lands hundreds of miles from the intended destination, our tiny habit adjustments create massive life changes, for better or worse.

When examining habits that may be leading us astray, the process begins with awareness. Track patterns in your day, especially during moments of frustration. Identify triggers, pause before responding automatically, and replace unhelpful habits with life-giving alternatives. Something as simple as switching from a phone alarm to a traditional alarm clock can transform chaotic mornings into peaceful devotional time—proving that seemingly minor changes can radically reshape our days and, ultimately, our character. As we embrace this journey of habit evaluation and revision, we're invited to choose grace over guilt, aiming to become just 1% better each time rather than perfect all at once. Remember, "It's the little things that establish a life. Build a wise one, one habit at a time." Ready to examine one habit this week that might be silently directing your days?

Recommended Books:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley

The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley

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