Consistency instills Confidence

Learning is a life-long journey and life is continually changing, so therefore we ought to be constantly learning. One of the primary lessons I am learning right now is this: consistency instills confidence. This is true in all areas of life. For example, my wife appreciates it when I am consistent in my relationship with her. She wants me to be a man of my word and follow through when I say I am going to do something. When I fail to do that her trust and confidence is shaken.
Consistency is also important in my spiritual life as well. I find that when I am consistent in my daily walk with God my faith and confidence in Him is stronger and more certain, but when I am sporadic and haphazard with my daily devotions I find myself lacking spiritual confidence and conviction.
Consistency is also a valuable leadership tool. Right now my church is in the middle of pastoral transition and change often frightens people and leaves them feeling uncertain and apprehensive. Consistent leadership and communication can help alleviate some of that tension and instill confidence in people.
If I have one definite New Year's resolution this year it is to be more consistent. My sister once inferred that I am extremely predictable. I used to take that at as insult, but now believe it to be something worth striving for.