This document contains inspirational messages and Bible verses encouraging good habits and positive thinking for the new year. It discusses choosing good habits that build character and trust in others. It promotes finding solutions that benefit all parties through win-win thinking and valuing differences to drive synergy. It emphasizes taking care of one's physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being. The overall message is to live with wisdom and make choices that bring light to the world.

1. LightfieldChurch

2. LIGHTFIELDCHURCH"Arise, shine; for your LIGHT has come, and the glory of
the LORD has risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1

3. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE in 2017…

4. GOOD HABITS will make a
positive difference
in our lives in 2017

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6. ROMANS 1:16
“ I am not ashamed of
the gospel, because it is the
power of God for the
salvation of everyone who
believes…”
We need to learn to manage ourselves
before we can lead others to Jesus

7. Sow a thought, reap an action;
Sow an action, reap a habit;
Sow a habit, reap a character;
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Samuel Smiles

9. In 2017…
Be proactive, begin with the end in mind &
put first things first.

10. Are you trustworthy?
Is he/she trustworthy?
Is JESUS trustworthy?

12. What builds of other people?
show K, R & C
keep promises
be loyal to the absent
apologize
forgive

13. Let us start building others’ TRUST in us…

16. Let’s find a solution that works for both of us. (W-W)
“I’m going to beat you no matter what.” (W-L)
“I’m always get stepped on.” (L-W)
“If I’m going down, you’re going down with me.” (L-L)
“As long as I win, I don’t care if you win or lose.” (W)
“Let’s find a solution that works for both of us,
or let’s not play.” (W-W or NO DEAL)

17. Thinking WIN-WIN is the opposite of
thinking only of yourself. It’s a mindset
that seeks first to
add value to all… EVEN TO YOURSELF
How are the following verses exemplifying
the WIN-WIN Habit?

18. How does this show a win-win thinking?

19. How does this show a win-win thinking?

20. How does this show a win-win thinking?

21. How does this show a win-win thinking?

23. Let every person be quick to hear,
slow to speak, slow to anger.
James 1:19

24. Stop Talking and Listen when:
There is high emotion
You must get the heart of an issue.
You feel you don’t understand
The other person doesn’t feel understood.

25. Slow Down. Watch and be ready
to listen:
The person feels comfortable to open up
The person starts to sigh.
The person starts opening up.

26. Go Forward and seek to
Be understood when:
The issue is clear and mutually understood.
The conversation is casual and unemotional.
You’re asked to give counsel or advice.

29. As believers, we make up the body of
Christ. We need to view each other as
equals to be most effective in bringing the
good news of the gospel to the world.
1 Corinthians 12

30. Effective Christians
UNDERSTAND
that we are better together than separate.

33. What drives SYNERGY?
Valuing
Differences

36. P.I.E.S.
Always take good care of your
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Spiritual BEING
Sharpening the saw suggests that you
should…

37. NEVER STOP
READING
CARING
LEARNING LOVING
BEING OPTIMISTIC
WORKING SMARTLY
INNOVATING
BEING HEALTHY
REFLECTING
SHARING

38. You are only as good always as your
last game.
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39. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE in 2017…
Live the seven habits every step of

40. Be proactive
Begin with the end in mind
Put first things first
Think Win-Win
Synergize
Sharpen the Saw
Seek to understand,
then to be understood