The 4 healthy habits of highly effective Christians

I don’t know how many times I’ve repeated this or heard this repeated, and still I’m repeating it again.

And I’ll still repeat it in my posts. I’ll still repeat it in my conversations. I’ll still repeat it in a box, with a fox, riding a train, hanging from a crane (read: everywhere)…

…because it’s pretty much my best, standard issue advice for ANYONE.

So once again, here are the four healthy habits of highly effective Christians (if you don’t believe me, read the book of Acts):

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” -Acts 2:42

1. Apostles’ doctrine

The Word of God. The Bible. Even sermons about the Bible.

Read. Study. Meditate on it. And don’t stop there.

Life it up. Information alone is useless. Application is where it’s at.

2. Fellowship

Hanging out. Together.

Think Ultimate Frisbee or rockin’ some card games.

Discussing problems, plans, joys, sorrows… jokes (puns included). Getting to know one another even when it seems pointless.

In one word, churchiness.

3. Breaking of bread

Communion. Remembering what Christ has done for us. Reconciling with one another.

And straight up… eating together (there’s a future post(s) coming on this one ’cause it’s muy importante).

4. Prayers

Talking with God. Talking to God. Listening to God (do you remember that when you pray?)

Thanking, requesting, praising… it’s all part of prayer. Make it a habit.

And don’t forget corporate prayer.

Serving Suggestions:

(1) Four – that’s it. Memorize and live them. If you ever ask me for guidance, I’ll almost always (remind me if I don’t) ask you if you’re reading the Word, fellowshipping, communing, and praying. ‘Tis a fantastic place to start.

(2) But let’s not get all self-oriented. This isn’t about you. This is about others, right? So share. Encourage others in these practices. Encourage others to share these with still others. Become annoying in how often you repeat these four practices. [Word. Fellowship. Communion. Prayer.]