Consistency Beats Loftiness

A lot of times, as Christians we might feel like we always need to be enthusiastic or extravagant in order to be authentic as a Christian. We should always be giving more, worshiping more, praying more, reading the bible more. I think that the problem is that we feel the need to spend more time, but in reality, God just wants more of our hearts. Sometimes this does require more time or more effort, but more than any of that it requires consistency. Setting lofty, ‘out of reach’ goals just doesn’t work. It is causes us to be discouraged and inconsistent. If we set goals that are attainable, we will be able to hold a consistent prayer and word life and will be able to further our relationship with The Lord. So instead of trying to spend more time or do more, put your focus on being consistent with something you can attain.

Here is a practical step to developing your relationship with God. Start where you are at. Instead of trying to spend hours, take 10-20 minutes in the morning to read a chapter and pray, and then take 10-20 minutes to read and pray before you go to bed. I believe as you do this consistently day by day you will begin to grow in desire and relationship with God. As time goes on you may find yourself wanting to read or pray over your time limit. It’s ok to do that by the way!:-) If this suggestion doesn’t work for you, set something up that does, something that you can be consistent with. God wants us to be a daily consistent follower, not a roller coaster ride.

Joshua 1:8-Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.


Luke 9:23-Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.“