Habits! We all have them, so let's talk about them. Whether you've got good habits (like getting enough sleep or remembering to floss) or bad habits (like biting your nails or checking your phone too often), most of your habits are probably small, tiny, hardly noticeable habits. But over time, those tiny habits can really impact your life, for good or bad. So what about your spiritual habits? What are the small things you do every day that either draw you closer to God or keep you at a distance? In this 4-week series, we’ll discover some principles from Scripture that have the power to help you develop tiny habits that can make a big impact — habits like spending time with God, investing in your relationships, sharing your faith story, and worshiping with your life.
Click on the weekly topics below for the big ideas, Scripture, and questions. And be sure to click the button for the student devotionals.
Week 1
Big Idea: Make it a habit to spend time with God
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8; 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:2; Psalm 51:10-12
Follow-up Questions:
- Have you ever tried to develop a new habit or break an old one? How’d that go?
- What are some habits you’ve been told can help you grow spiritually?
- How can spending time with God change our hearts? (Read Psalm 51:10-12)
Week 2
Big Idea: Make it a habit to invest in your relationships
Scripture: John 15:9 -13; Ecclesiastes 4:9 -12; Proverbs 27:17
Follow-up Questions:
- What are some of the things that drain your energy throughout the day?
- Who are some of the people who are investing in you? How are they doing that?
- Who are some of the people you’re investing in? How are you doing that?
Week 3
Big Idea: Make it a habit to share your faith stories
Scripture: Mark 16:9-15; Psalm 27; Romans 1:1
Follow-up Questions:
- Have you ever talked about your faith with someone who didn’t share your beliefs? What was that like?
- How would you define “the gospel”? Why is it good news?
- How do you think we can start faith conversations that feel natural and authentic (not forced or uncomfortable)?
- What is your faith story so far?
Week 4
Big Idea: Make it a habit to worship God with your life
Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17; Psalm 63; James 2:14-17
Follow-up Questions:
- What’s something unique that you’re really passionate about?
- What do you think it means to worship something (or someone)?
- What are some specific ways we can worship God on our own? With others?