Attempting to be a man of consistency

My desire is to not be a slave of my circumstances, to constantly rejoice in the Lord. To be constantly submitting my life to Him.

I was going through Psalm 84 this morning  It was these two verses which struck me the most.

Psalm 84:6-7
"As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion."


These verses are in reference to those who dwell in the House of the Lord.


What does it mean to dwell in the house of the Lord?
Expository response
- Those who do are not in the tents of wickedness, Therefore an avoidance of sin is key.
- Heart for God, what do you care about?


My personal thoughts
- Prayer
- An obvious belief and recognition that you are insufficient and must rely upon God
- Confession of sin
- You are not in control, you can not create the feeling of being in the presence of the Lord


On a complete side note I heard recently a sweet definition of character.
- Having the ability to follow through on a decision after the emotions for that decision have worn off.

I am finding this most applicable when it comes to spreading the Gospel. The Great Commission is not based upon your emotions and whether you feel like doing it. It is based upon your new nature in Christ, upon the power of the Lord who has given you every tool you need. We are deficient, He is not. A helpful verse in this has been Colossians   1:28,29. Out of His energy. We are all called to reproduce in kind. I want to be a man who is being used by God to lead others to Christ on a regular basis. I have recently started praying on a regular basis to be given opportunities daily to share the Gospel. We shall see what happens. I pray that I can be a man of character, that you too can be a man or woman of character.