Challenge: Consistency

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.  Phil 1:3-5  NASB

This morning as I read this verse, something stood out to me that never really had before: consistency.  I’m sure the Philippians had their ups and downs, their good days and bad.  I’m sure there were times when they weren’t as faithful as others.  But, when it came down to it, Paul’s opening statement in his letter to them applauded their overall consistent participation in the gospel. 

Could that be said of me? 

I know I have good days and bad.  I know that some days I am more faithful than others.  Some days I’m less self-centered than others.  Some days my head is more focused on things of God than others.  But, if my life were to be analyzed over a period of time, could it be said of me that I had consistently participated in the ministry of the gospel? 

Now, I believe firmly that when it comes to participating in the gospel, there is no greater way I can do that in this phase of my life than being faithful to my family.  But, it’s easy to get caught up in day to day life and forget that this is the primary ministry I am called to for now.  In those time, I am more concerned about my home running the way I want it to than I am about furthering the kingdom.

I want it to be said of me that I have been consistent in my participation in the gospel.  I am challenged to learn to make all I do relevant to that participation.