A husband who is faithful to his wife most of the time is not faithful at all! . There is only one way to develop the habits of christ- like character , you must practice them and it takes time. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress. Repetition is the mother of character and skill. These character-building habits are often called "spiritual disciplines".

Habits Take Time To Develop

He prefers to work in Incremental Ways.•We are slow learners.•We have a lot to unlearn.•We are afraid to Humbly face the Truth.•Growth is often Painful and Scary.•Habits take Time to develop.

Why Does It Take So Long

All of our bad habits didn't develop overnight, it's unrealistic to expect them to go away immediately. Requires the hardwork of "removal and placement".The bible calls it removing of old self and putting on the new self.

We Have A Lot To Unlearn

Only God is allowed to shine the light of his truth on our faults, failures , and hangups can we begin to work on them. This is what you cannot grow without a humble, teachable attitude.

We Are Afraid To Humbly Face The Truth

You must let go of the old ways in order to experience new. The unconscious worry is that if i let go of my habit, my hurt, my hangups, who will I be ? This fear can definitely slow down your Growth.

Growth Is Often Painful And Scary

Relearn a lesson forty or fifty times to really get it."not again,I've already learned that!"- but God knows better. We need repeated exposure.

We Are Slow Learners

Why does it take so long To God for giving or releasing a Break through or a miracle in our lives?

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