Consistency

One thought has been driving further and further into my soul lately... the idea of Consistency. It seems like it should not be that hard to stay true to character or have actions match words... But over and over I find a lack of congruency... Its like an epidemic. We think we can be whoever, whenever, that whatever is relevant to us for the moment can determine the outcome... But what happened to being compelled by Christ living in us to live from the inside out. Where did the consistency of character and integrity go? Are we so taken by the moment or the instant pleasure that we lose sight of who we are putting on a temporary mask or covering up the true identity... Who are we? Who do we want to be? It is not so much what we do, but the fact that who we are compels what we do should trigger the depths of our hearts...

Cassie Bernall once said, "I just try not to contradict myself" "I just want to get rid of all the hypocrisy and live for Jesus Christ" Are we too overwhelmed by this world to remember who we are? Day in and day out we say one thing do another. How can we be okay living like that? Contradiction leaves room for doubt. It takes away trust. It contradicts consistency. Living in the light takes away those shadows that we try to hide. By coming to terms with who we are, even if we are struggling we are still being consistent knowing that we are weak on our own. Christ is our strength.

The life of Christ is not about a list of rules and regulations. But out of our heart we are compelled to live like Christ. The Bible does not say do not live like the devil, it says "SHINE". Shine like Christ. Be a light in the dark. We have to remember who we are. We cannot focus on the things that hold us back but the power we have in Christ.

You know what... stuff happens. We have to let the past refine us, not define us. We must keep moving forward, getting stuck is an obstacle to Christ's work in our life. If we are not growing we are dying. I feel like so often we all get so stuck on our own islands. We are stubborn and stuck with our eyes on ourself. We feel alone, like we are the only ones feeling a burden, but Christ has already taken that burden. We are all going through things, why don't we come along side and help each other move on. We would rather have our own little pity parties and just let our minds dwell in it. We either just want to let our minds be controlled by fear and doubt or try to blame everything else except for looking in the mirror and taking an evaluation of ourself.

I want to live my life not to contradict myself. So as I continue to find out who I am I have to stay true to the fact that I am inadequate, I am unworthy, I am human, but I am also a child of God and living in respect and obedience of his reverent power I can live knowing that I am loved. His love compels me. So I act out of what I have the opportunity to do, not be constrained by the things that I should not do. Because a life with Christ is so much greater, I can experience so much more, and I can live looking forward, moving forward, and being a consistent disciple of my Savior and Lord. While I may fall, my faith and love will never waiver, because I know who I am, and the TRUTH guides me towards significance and freedom as I identify myself with Abba Father.

Consistency...

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”