As January draws to a close, many people are already discovering that good intentions alone are not enough to sustain meaningful change. The early momentum of a new year can fade quickly without clear direction and consistent habits. In a recent episode of Focal Point, longtime minister Larry Tomczak offered practical, biblically grounded guidance to help believers establish rhythms that last well beyond the first few weeks of the year.
Drawing from decades of ministry experience, Tomczak outlined 10 habits designed to cultivate a healthy, holistic and genuinely happy life.
1. Seek God first each day
Tomczak stresses the importance of beginning each day in God’s presence. Setting aside time for prayer and Scripture before daily demands helps establish spiritual focus, clarity and peace that shape the rest of the day.
2. Commit to obeying the Ten Commandments
Rather than presenting God’s commands as legalistic rules, Tomczak describes them as timeless principles that protect life, relationships and moral clarity. He notes that obedience leads to personal stability and healthier communities.
3. Cultivate contentment and gratitude
Contentment, Tomczak explains, is a learned discipline. By practicing thankfulness in every season, believers guard their hearts against discouragement and develop a steady joy rooted in trust in God.
4. Walk humbly as a servant
Using Jesus’ example, Tomczak highlights humility as a posture of service. True humility is expressed through practical acts of love and a willingness to put others first in everyday life.
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5. Practice generosity
Generosity is framed as a habit that brings freedom and spiritual health. Tomczak warns that stinginess leads to inward focus, while open-handed giving reflects faith in God’s provision and produces lasting fruit.
6. Discover and use your God-given gifts
Tomczak encourages believers to intentionally identify and develop their spiritual gifts. Those gifts, he says, are meant to be used for God’s glory and the benefit of others, not hidden or neglected.
7. Prioritize healthy sleep
Adequate rest is presented as essential rather than optional. Tomczak encourages believers to establish calming nighttime routines and to trust God for peaceful sleep as part of a balanced life.
8. Observe a regular day of rest
Tomczak emphasizes the importance of a weekly Sabbath rhythm. A consistent day of rest restores energy, sharpens focus and protects against burnout over the long term.
9. Feed your faith and renew your mind
Faith grows through consistent exposure to God’s Word. Tomczak urges believers to build daily habits that strengthen spiritual confidence and align thinking with biblical truth.
10. Commit to healthy living
Physical health, Tomczak notes, supports longevity and effectiveness. Regular exercise and wise eating are framed as acts of stewardship that help believers serve God with strength and endurance.
Building Habits That Last
As the calendar moves beyond January, Tomczak’s message serves as a reminder that lasting change is built through consistency, not intensity. By cultivating these habits, believers can move forward with renewed purpose, steady faith and confidence that God honors a life aligned with wisdom, balance and obedience.
Prepared by Charisma Media Staff.
