Down By Banks of The Hanky Panky.....

When i was young, in summer camp, we use to play this game called, "Down By the Banks." Every body knows this childhood game, if not played it at least heard of it. "Down by the banks of the hanky panky. Where the bullfrogs jump from bank to banky." This random thought came to me while listening to my daughter and niece play the game. Both of which were inconsistent with the words, making up words and both wanting to play the game their own way. I said, "self!" Myself said, "huh?" "This is one confused ass frog!" Inconsistency. Inconsistent behavior causes misunderstandings and uncertainty, in yourself and in other people. When in a relationship, consistent behavior is key to a successful relationship. I was talking with my married friends the other day and found that inconsistent behavior was causing issues in their marriage. In the beginning they both had an end goal. The husband set his eyes on the goal, nothing was stopping him from reaching the goal. The wife (awww poor lil tink tink), still wants the goal but does not have tunnel vision like her husband. He's grinding and doesn't give her the attention that he use to. When she complains, he is in a state of confusion. So now they both are confused, taking a stand on their wants. Inconsistent. No one is wrong but both are showing inconsistencies. The husband's change in actions and the wife's change in emotions. Consistency is the ability to stay grounded, to live our principles, and purpose. In life we find ourselves chasing things with no consistency.NO purpose. The bible says, "Jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever." So if we strive to be more like Jesus, consistency is a good start. Consistent parent, consistent spouse, consistent worker, consistent prayer and an all around consistent person. Our commitment must be to make our beliefs, our prayers, and our actions match. No more hanky panky. Prayer: Lord, I ask for your strength and power to be consistent everyday and live out of a heart full of gratitude. Amen