Guest Post Time

Since it's been way too long since I've posted (I promise there's been nothing in my life worth writing about... it'd be a long and drawn out blog post that had no point. Which is typical, but I still thought I'd spare you guys), my lovely sister has written something she wanted me to put up. Thank the Lord I have people in my life to pick up my slack. ;)

But for real, my sister is one of my heroes. Not only because she continually shows me what it looks like to serve and love Christ on a daily basis, but because even in the negative or hard times, she is continually looking to Christ and encouraging me through her struggles. I can only hope and pray I have an ounce of her faith. She is a Paul in my life, someone who is imitating Christ and in doing so gives me an example to imitate as well. I love my sister and I'm just so blessed to have her in my life. I wouldn't trade her for the world and one of the many reasons I know that God is real is because he knew exactly who I needed in my life and he gave her to me. So, without further ado, here are the wise words of my sister!

Consistency has always been a quality I value in people. My deepest friendships are with people who value it as well. I feel safe with someone who I know will consistently love and care about me. It brings out something in me, freedom maybe. It allows me to care about someone without the walls I so easily throw up. I thrive in relationships where words are spoken and actions consistently follow those words.

                  As in everything, God has a sense of humor in regards to this need consistency I need in my life. I think, in this case, God loves teaching me through inconsistency.  I have been a victim (as I’m sure everyone has many times) of inconsistency, especially when guys are involved. A. Lot. It goes like this: a guy tells me he has feelings for me, and that little seed of hope starts to grow.  Maybe this time he’ll follow through. But then I feel forgotten and ignored by a boy who has said he cares about me and thinks I’m special but then changes his mind. Every time it happens I ask myself:  why can’t they just be consistent?

                  I have learned a lot about myself through these inconsistencies. I’ve learned graciousness, trust in the Lord’s hand of conviction, where I should find my worth and identity, how to let go and forgive, etc. However, this time is different. THIS time I’m learning something about God’s character. I have finally connected the dots. Consistency is so important to me because it is an attribute of my creator. The Lord’s affection for me will never falter.  He will never come back to me and tell me to act like his words of love and care for me had never been spoken. I have been bought at a price, and will never be returned. So, while my hope in inconsistent people continually disappoints, my savior will always have consistent affection for me. That is worth putting my hope in.

James 1:17

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”