Doing Right When You're Not Good at Doing Right

Here is a little help in keeping those New Year's resolutions!

How To Do Right When You’re Not Very Good at Doing Right

Romans 7:15 – 23

1. Making the effort is better than making excuses.
-A poor workman always finds fault with his tools.
2. Attach that which you should be doing but don’t, to that which you always do.
3. Forcefully do it for 30 days without exception.
4. Choose realistic goals.

a. Make the goals visual.
b. Make the goals measurable.
c. Make the goals attainable.
d. Write them down and keep them where you will see them.
e. Set goals on various levels. (week, month)
f. Make the goals require a “stretch.”

5. Do it even if it appears fruitless.
6. Choose a good environment.
7. Choose a good program or system.
8. Schedule more than 1 time a day to accomplish them.
9. Make yourself accountable to a friend or leader.
10. Keep track of your progress.

*Remember, the Christian life is a journey, not a destination.

The Christian life is not complicated, but it is hard work.