Small but Powerful Habit

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)

According to stats, nearly half of all marriages in North America either end in divorce or endure the bitter heartbreak of infidelity—sometimes both. I read one study that surprised me. It shows that Christians aren’t doing much better in their marriages than their non-Christian counterparts. It seems like faith doesn’t make us immune to relationship failure.

In fact, when it comes to depression or addiction, studies show that believers usually don’t rise above in those areas either. Now you may be wondering, “Then what’s the point of going to church or following Jesus?”

For starters, having a relationship with Jesus comforts you and helps you turn your life around when you’re up against something difficult. But more importantly, consider this finding: people who meditate on God’s Word at least four times a week fall off the radar when it comes to divorce, depression and addiction. What’s going on here?

Proverbs 4:23 instructs you to guard your heart above all else, because out of it flows the issues of your life. When you meditate on God’s Word, you fill your heart with life-giving truth—and it produces incredible results. Regularly meditating on the Word brings health into your relationships, mind, body and all of your behaviours.

Start building this habit today by meditating on a few verses or one of God’s promises. Let the truth sink into your heart and create life-giving beliefs!