Putting Christ first in my Time, Relationships, Money  and prayer  to worship God 1. Time alone with God each day. The habit of a daily time with God (Reading God’s Word)  James 1:22 & 25. Personal Bible reading and prayer each day. Mark 1:35, James 1:25 and Romans 12:1 2. The habit of Fellowship Hebrews 10:25. Being a committed team for God. Fellowship with  believers in a small group and church. 3. The habit of Tithing; revealing our heart to God and giving to invest in the future through a weekly tithe to God 1Corinthians 16:2; 2Corinthians 8:7; Matthew 6:19-21. 1Timothy 6:18-19 and  2Corinthians 9:6 4. The habit of Prayer Romans 12:12. By developing these four habits we will; - 1.Know the Word of God 2.Have the mind of God 3.Have the heart of God     4.Do all to the glory of God        5.Have the character of God Mature Believers are called Disciples:I cannot be a Disciple without being disciplined The more disciplined I become the more God can use me. Jesus said, “Whoever do

Scripture References:  Nehemiah Chapter 1; Ezra Chapter 10 Walls.  They are important.  Why?  Walls give protection and security. Nehemiah had inquired about how the Jewish people were faring in Jerusalem and was saddened to learn that although much had been done, the walls were not.  This meant that the people were exposed, enemies could easily strike and those living in Jerusalem had no protection. Nehemiah went before God in fasting, weeping and prayer.  He confessed the sins of his people, family and self.  He asked God for guidance and  assistance to move forward with a plan.  Nehemiah is compassionate in his care about others although he lived in a good place.  This brings to our attention that we too, should have concern for how our brothers and sisters in the Lord are living?  Do they have what they need? Although buildings are NOT the Church, they are a representation to the community of who we are.  How we care for the property we are entrusted with will be an example