Colossians 4 v 2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

1 Peter 3 v 15 – 16 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

2 Corinthians 13 v 5 Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you ? Ephesians 3 v 16 + 17 - I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,  so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. 2 Corinthians 4 v 6 + 7 - For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. Galatians 1 v 15+16 - But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me  1 John 3 v 24 - The one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. Galatians 2 v 20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  John 14 v 20 -On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.  1 John 4 v 12 - No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. Colossians 1 v 27 - Christ in you, the hope of glory.

TIME IT TAKES TO DEVELOP A GOOD HABIT – THAT “STICKS” AND BECOMES “AUTOMATIC” The average length of time right across the board to develop any type of good habit 66 continuous days Drinking a glass of water every day 20 continuous days Eating fruit every day 40 continuous days Doing rigorous physical exercise 84 continuous days Going for a walk 50 continuous days Remembering and being able to tell someone your new mobile phone number Never happens ?!

5 MISSIONAL HABITS BLESS If you bless people every week, you will become a generous person EAT If you eat with others, you will develop a greater capacity for hospitality LISTEN If you foster the habit of listening to the Holy Spirt, you will become an increasingly Spirit led person. LEARN If you are learning about Christ, you will become more and more Christ like. SENT If you journal the many ways we have been sent into the world, you will see yourself more as being sent or being missional into your own neighbourhood and community.

GOOD QUESTIONS TO FINISH WITH !!  1. Reflect on any current rhythms or habits that you currently have in your life. Which of them are motivated by my faith ? 2. Of those – which do you think would qualify as being “Questionable” – practices that non Christians in your life or world that you live in – would find surprising or intriguing ?