Hey, it’s Tuesday! And I am following up on last weeks post. If you didn’t read it... um, why not? Lol, but no. I encourage you to do that first, so that this one makes a little more sense. As I wrote about consistency, the honest explanation to my struggle in that area came to mind. I mentioned that I was afraid to make the commitment to post once a week . . here’s why:

I fear consistency because I fear what it will actually turn in to . . I fear the result. The praise. That it can actually happen for me. That I can actually do it. So the excuses would come and come. But I will no longer sit on my potential but instead allow God to elevate me. Because He wants to take me higher and I know He will keep me wherever I go. He wants more for me and I will believe that it CAN happen for me. That I CAN be that speaker, that teacher, that encourager, that friend, that daughter, that co-worker; whatever God is calling me to be, I will be. Making this kind of commitment is actually empowering. It’s exciting; it’s a little daunting too, but the question I now ask myself is what will God do next? If I’m actually discipline and obedient, how great will the reward be? What will happen not just for me, but more importantly in the lives of those around me? When you start to think about that, you kind of get a little more passionate about developing your craft because nothing but good can come from it. It’s not just about me and it never has been; and I’m starting to remind myself more consistently that my discipline is pleasing to God. And if nothing else gets me going, it’s that. Nothing says I trust God more than actually working with the tools He’s already placed in my hands and serving Him right where I am. I may not be where I want to be, but He will certainly guide me there. You don’t grow and get better by standing still; you grow by moving forward.

I watched a sermon last week, and the main point that stuck out to me was, “nobody goes around telling people how discipline they are, but we see it in their fruit.” Let that marinate for a little. You usually never see the work that goes into a finished product; you just get the finished product. And you wonder, “how’d they get there?” You think, “that’s what I want, but how come I’m not there yet?” You question, “why isn’t it happening for me?” Or “wait, I had that idea like two years ago!” The moral is, you can’t get to where you want to be without putting in the work behind the scenes. You’ve got to start with the little things. With the little sacrifices, that seem so unnecessary now. So challenging. So unfair. Yet the purpose must be to do what is pleasing to God. And He will honor you, believe it or not. He loves you. And He only wants what’s best for you. He wants you to succeed. He wants to bless you; He wants to use you. This is why everything we do must not be for ourselves but for the Kingdom of God. When we bless ourselves or when we sit on the gifts and talents that He’s given us, we exclude ourselves from the abundance that God has for us. As servants, we may not always get the accolades we believe we deserve, but know that God is watching. He is watching and He is waiting.

One thing I remind myself of is that when it comes to consistency, it doesn’t matter how many views or likes I get on my posts. What matters is my obedience to God. And if I’m honest, sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes not getting that recognition can zap your fire and make you feel like what you’re doing isn’t good enough. Or that you shouldn’t even be doing it in the first place. But when the doubt comes, it’s time for a heart check. Because again, the work isn’t for me, but for the glory of God. And so if just one person is touched from my words; if just one person’s life is changed, my work is complete.

So today, the question that I ask you is—what is God waiting for you to do?

Until next time . . 💜

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭5:6‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” - Matthew‬ ‭6:33‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:31‬ ‭(KJV‬)