Consistency is the key to change.

I wanted to share this short devotional with you:

Have you ever walked through your house and wondered, “where did all of this stuff come from?!” It’s amazing how quickly a clean, orderly space can become cluttered. Ever so often, I make a point of going through my cluttered spaces and doing the necessary work to get them organized and pleasant. It always takes way too long and feels way too overwhelming! In those moments, I promise myself that going forward I’ll take care of it at the moment I see it instead of letting it get out of control. Overtime, however, small piles of litter and debris begins to accumulate, apparently “supernaturally,” making the space more chaotic and less livable. Even though I notice these small changes, I’m not motivated to deal with them—always thinking I’ll get to it before it gets out of control. Then, before I know it, it’s out of control!
In our spiritual walk, taking the time to police those corners and spaces where clutter and debris accumulate quickly is essential to a healthy, fruitful life. Putting off this process for any length of time is almost always a set up for a struggle that is not a part of God’s path for us. Admittedly, it’s easy to ignore these areas, because we want to have a place to store the trash (instead of doing the work necessary to look at it, deal with it, and get rid of it). However, if we are willing to confront the clutter at the moment it comes, it will ensure our ability to stay planted on the path that God has designed for us. Don’t let complacency take you on an unnecessary detour!!
Written by
-Sheila Townsend

February is a perfect time to address something like this as many people are slowing down on their new years resolutions. On our last podcast we had Dr Carter give us a great 14 day challenge to help us “clean house” for the new year. It’s been a few weeks since then, and I believe it’s safe to assume that some of us that participated in the challenge may be allowing our spiritual lives to get reconverted by some of the things we removed during the challenge.

Remember, consistency is the key to change. If we make a practice to address things as they come in our lives we will be less likely to become overwhelmed by them.

I hope this short devotional has helped you in some way. Please share your thoughts below.

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