It’s Father’s Day. That brings to mind lots of things about parenting, being a spiritual leader, and a good husband. The thing I find myself thinking about the most tonight is the issue of consistency. One of the most important things that I can do as a Dad is to consistently love my kids, consistently instruct my kids, and consistently discipline my kids when they don’t follow my instruction (see this article). One of the most important things I can do as a husband is to consistently love and serve my wife without relenting to my selfish desires. And, one of the most important things I can do as a follower of Jesus is to consistently seek after Him, learn more about Him, and walk in deeper relationship with Him.

Consistency is key to excellence in everything that I do; a humbling thought. So, these are the things I want to do more consistently:

• Couples time with my lovely wife
• Quality time with my kids (individually and as a family)
• Get up at 5am every morning (got out of the habit when Ethan was born last month)
• Study the Word (there is a difference between reading the Bible and doing a real study of it)
• Journal about what God is teaching me
• Post on this blog (seems like I get on a roll, then slow down just to speed up again)
• Call friends I haven’t talked to lately just to say hi
• Exercise (I’m tired of being scrawny)
• Clean (I need to do this continually instead of letting things pile up and then doing a “cleaning blitz”)
• Read (I have about 7 books to finish between now and August)
• Minister to the poor
• Goof off (laughing is a must, if I’m not amused, what’s the point?)
• Dance a jig (this was my wife’s addition to this post – I think she just likes to see me look  silly)

What do you want to work on doing more consistently? Please share…

1. Scott Says:
   June 17th, 2007 at 11:56 pm

   I need to be more consistent about keeping in touch with friends. I hope you are doing well. Look forward to catching up. Happy Fathers Day!

2. Alece Says:
   June 18th, 2007 at 5:40 am

   I need to be more consistent in so many things! One area is my relationships. I can so easily treat my husband in ways I would probably never treat anyone else (being snappy and short, impatient, etc.). If I focus on consistency, I can be the woman and wife he deserves.

   Another area is my personal health — being consistent in exercise, taking vitamins, eating well. Maybe sounds silly, but if I am more consciously aware of how my physical well-being affects how well I think, process, and minister, then I think I’ll be better able to be more consistent with this.

3. David Litton Says:
   June 18th, 2007 at 9:52 pm

   I need to share the Gospel with more people! Thats my goal for the trips that I am going on this Summer! With anyone who will listen, and with the people that I don’t know!

   In Christ,
   David Litton