2023: Building Consistency

I have become self-aware enough to realize that I can be a bit extreme.

With dieting, I have done Keto or other diets that I was devoted to for a short time…but after it was over, I just went right back to my habits from before. I have decided to fast from TV or Social Media before and dive into the Bible plan that takes an hour a day…but when it was over, I struggled to commit to the most simple plans to remain in the Word daily.

From one extreme to the next. I can be so focused on meeting a goal that I don’t take care of myself and before I know it, I have fizzled out or caused anxiety to spike.

I have become self-aware enough to realize that I need to fix that. I heard from the Holy Spirit as we entered the new year. I was worrying myself over needing to fast , needing to write down all my goals, review last year’s goals, find a diet, and exercise every day. I heard from my loving Father that I should focus on more of a balance than an extreme. I can abstain, but can I be consistent? Can I devote time in the day to day and not just for an occasion. This of course is not a justification for not fasting, creating goals, or taking action. It is also not a shot at those who start their year with a fast, diet plan etc. It is for me to see that I have stressed myself to prove something more than leaning into the voice of the Father for my life. Balance is tough when thinking about all we have to do in a day. Honestly, balance may not even be the best word to describe it, but sacrifice. Can I make a sacrifice daily?

Yes, I want to be healthy, successful, productive, prayerful, creative, and worshipful but will what the Father has for me drive me into a frenzy? No.

Not by my righteousness, but by His mercy. I have reminded myself of this several times into this year.

I choose not to strive, but seek my Father while I build my life around Him, IN HIM.

If you are like me and feel that building consistency is what your goal is for the year, you are not alone. As I walk through that, I plan to share my experiences. I will share my vision for this Blog, “Bear Fruit” and my website this year! Let’s journey together throughout the year and not fizzle out as January ends!

A confession:

This year I will be steadfast, abounding in the work of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)

I will diligently seek the Lord. (Hebrews 11:6)

I will pray without ceasing.(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

I will seek first His Kingdom.(Matthew 6:33)

I will be filled with the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18)

It’s February, but not too late to write out your vision and build consistency! ❤️