I don't know WHAT triggered the reflective mode I was in (actually, I do but would much rather save it for another date and time lol) but I sure as heck did not want to stop once it'd started. I was just thinking about my life in general and saw a lot of areas that were going in circles. From financially stable......to financial instability. From walking in deliverance......to getting lost outside of deliverance. From controlled emotions..... to emotionally cute.. you know, when its all held together nicely on the outside, but on the inside theres an typhoon of emotions driving you INSANE! Yep.. been there and still doing it all. When will it end?? I'll tell you when.. *Looks at Calender* It ends RIGHT NOW. June 3, 2011. I will no longer allow Luke (AKA, lukewarm-ness lol) to make his self comfortable in my personal space. Connie (AKA, Consistency lol) has taken his place and will be me and him from here on out. HOW? I'm so glad you asked that. Honestly, I'm not 100% sure how. But one thing I DO know is what NOT to do. If I'm struggling financially, I will tithe, sow and save BEFORE I go shopping. If I'm struggling with *searches for something random* fornication (which I'm not #TeamVirgin #TeamINeedARingBeforeWeDoThatThing) then I know not to be alone with Jimmy after 9pm. Get my drift??
****ACTION****Faith without works is dead, SO! Write this down.
STEP ONE: Learn from your mistakes.- Critically analyze your situation/ area of inconsistency and think of (and when I say think of, I mean pray, ask and LISTEN lol) ways to combat those inconsistent traits. For example: *searches for another random issue* If my inconsistency is in my emotions then I'll ask God how how to become more emotionally stable. Simple? I Know! lol He might (don't put Him in a box! He'll tear that boy RIGHT UP!) lead you to a scripture or just straight up tell you what you need to do. You have to make time to listen though. Think about this.. Would you ask your mother for some cookies then walk away before she answers? NO, right?! Because you want those cookies lol Don't do that with God. When you come to Him with a request, make time to hear what He has to say in return.
STEP TWO: Make a conscious effort to live out those directions God gave you.- If He suggested (Ha... suggest.. God?? More like a command, right? lol anyway..) that you journal to help with those shaky emotions, then OMG! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Take out that notebook/journal and WRITE! (Tadaaaa! This blog was actually an instruction by Him. ^__^ I'll tell you why in another post.. #staytuned) When you feel like killing your brother... write down how you feel and pray for peace and whatever else you might need.
STEP THREE: One moment at a time.- One thing I've learned about MY inconsistency is it flips super fast! Lets take music for instance. A couple of hours ago, I had the house to myself and during those times, I always worship. So I'm singing "You are Awesome in this Place".. Next thing I know, I'm singing "Kissing You/So In Love" by Beyonce! WTHECK?! I love that song, but COME ON! Right after worship?!--During worship?! It happened within the drop of a dime. So I say to be cautious when dealing with one of your weak spots. & if you mess up, repent and move on. Don't keep dwelling on it. Conviction is normal after sinning, but don't feel condemned (There is a difference!) In Christ, there is no condemnation (Romans 8:1) Try your best. That's all you can do moment to moment.
STEP FOUR: EAT!- You need to feed your spirit. One of my sisters said something so simple, but I'll never forget it. "The word of God is DAILY bread. You need it everyday! Its like eating a huge Thanksgiving dinner and expecting it to last until January.... You're gonna need to eat again!"- K.Jones. (So I can't take the font change off.. sorry, just go with the flow, okay? lol) We need the word of God to strengthen our frame. A lot of times we make simple mistakes because we neglect to prepare. When we have the word of God written on the tablets of our hearts, it makes it easier to fight the small battles, which really add up. Don't give the enemy dominion over any area in your life.. no matter how small. And PLEASE if you can't get the whole consistency thing right AT ALL, at least be consistent with this step. Its the most important one. So many ppl are so spiritually malnourished that they are too weak to stand, let alone fight back when the enemy comes. (Post on The Spiritually Malnourished coming soon!! #Staytuned)
Okay.. This is not it, but as I mentioned I am currently dealing with this issue so I don't have all the answers. I hope you all find at least ONE thing to take away with you from this and I stand in agreement with you ALL, coming against inconsistency. We can and will have consistency in our lives. I hope y'all are ready! #Leggo
Signed,
Turning Off The Cold Water...
God bless and don't forget to SHINE!
SNACK TIME!: Philippians 1:27, 2 Peter 1:19, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 16:13
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