Chrystal Hurst argues that inconsistency damages everything: children get confused by erratic parents, and the same lack of steadiness hurts marriages, careers, health, and spiritual growth. Consistency—showing up and doing your best—is the single most effective thing you can do in any area of life.
Many of us, the greatest danger in our lives is that we're starting and we're stopping. That's why our kids are confused, because one day we are being disciplined and giving them the rules, and then the next day we're watching TV and we're too busy to, to be consistent in setting our boundaries. The best thing that you can do for your children in and out of your home is consistency. The best thing that you can do for your spouse is consistency. The best thing you can do for building your knowledge of the Bible is consistency. The best thing you can do for your career is consistently showing up, doing your best. The best thing that you can do for your body, food-wise, exercise-wise, is consistency. The best thing that you can do to build your platform is consistency. Show up, keep showing up, and tweak as you go.
