1. { Your Thought Life Thoughts and Habits in the Life of a Christian Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

2.  Positive Mental Attitude (Prov 17:22, Col 3:1-2)  Worry (Matt 6:25-26, 34)  Expectations (James 1:5-8; Matt 21:18-22) What do we think about?

3.  If we’ve committed, action follows (Prov 16:3)  Guard the heart (Prov 4:21-27)  We act/speak according to our chosen nature (Matt 12:33-37; Mark 7:20-23) What we think, we do

4.  Conflict of Two Natures (Romans 7:14-25)  Are we doing things we want to be habits? (James 1:22-25)  How do we use our time, talents, and treasure? (1 Tim 4:6-10) Actions become habits

5.  Christ-Likeness is the goal (Rom 8:28-31; 2 Cor 3-18; 1 Thes 5:12-22)  The alternative (Gal 5:19-21)  Fruits of spirit (Gal 5:22-26) Habits produce character

6.  Hope (Romans 5:3-5)  Value of a good name (Prov 22:1-4)  What about a poor reputation? (1 Kings 11:26; 2 Kings 15:27-28) Your character speaks

7.  Sowing and Reaping (Gal 6:6-10)  Confession (Proverbs 28:11-14)  Transform (Rom 12:1-2) Thoughts are the future

8.  Are we focusing on the right things?  Are we DOING his will or merely talking?  Where will our habits lead us?  Do we need to make a change? Let’s help each other! Food for thought