The gurus say it takes 21 days to form a habit. In the same world, COVID-19 restrictions have given many the opportunity to work from home for 21 days or more. Some see them as restrictions; but rather than dwell on the excessive fear that death is on my doorstep, why not step into faith and hope and find out what you can do to make the most out of this season.
Above all things, start to pray more. Most if not all believers know the power of prayer and that prioritizing this time will work wonders for our lives but still we do not do it. Too many things get in the way, work; friends, children. It becomes a juggling act where the one thing we fail to have time for is prayer. Away from the frequent interruptions and hectic routines we have built into our lives due to career and peer pressure, set aside a regular time to pray. Alone, with your wife, with your children. Make the commitment to seek God’s face together, and in this season build this into a habit for you and your family.
Read a book. There are many articles and studies that have been done on the benefits of reading books. But again, it is something not done as often as it should. We always have reasons, Twitter, Netflix, Youtube, DSTV or some other form of social network or entertainment. Yet, both social media and TV consumed in excess have so many proven ills. Depression, poor social skills and an inability to connect with those immediately around you among others. SO during this season, instead of binging on Netflix and Chill, dial down that screen, open a book and allow your mind to be engaged in a new and healthy way. And as believers as well, we have an even better book to read than science fiction and romantic fiction. It is called the Bible, and it has all the drama, the nostalgia and the wisdom you will ever need for life. So pick it up out of its dusty corners and each day, discover again more of the goodness of God for you.
Communicate with your loved ones. Most of your time is spent at work on an ordinary day. And life happens to you and them; experiences, joys, lows, hurts and healings. Discover what is going on in their lives, be involved. Live different moments with them as you tell each other those shaping experiences you never get to discuss and know them more. Allow yourself each day to be surprised as you realise that your twelve year old daughter is no longer the same person who loved pink and barbie dolls at eight years old, but now listens to Kelly Clarkson and loves romantic comedies. Cherish each day you have with them because remember, these are “loved ones.” They mean a lot to you, and you to them and each day together is a gift.
Lastly, just start a hobby or learn a new skill. Remove that drill you bought 8 years ago from its box and start that DIY project you always wanted to do but told yourself you did not have the time for. Prepare that lot in your garden for the velvet roses and marigolds you have always yearned to have. Bake that cake you always wanted to try. The time is in your hands, let no passion of yours die because you have not given it the chance to succeed. Enroll in an online class and learn that one more skill you wanted to. The power to do so is in your hands.
There are many more you can do. But I just chose these four because they are easy to remember and in a way, they act as a solid foundation for other habits. So I encourage you, take your eyes of that COVID-19 case and death counter and invest your time in what will bring you and your Master in heaven glory.
Selah
Helpful post🌼
Thank you. Am glad you found it helpful