Series: Decide or Drift / Week 3 – The Power of Consistency
ICEBREAKER
Ask: What is one thing you are strangely consistent at (good or bad)?
SECTION 1: CONSISTENCY CHANGES EVERYTHING
READ Romans 7:15, 18–19 (NLT)
“I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate... I want to do what is right, but I can’t. 19 I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway.”
Discuss
Why is consistency often harder than knowing what to do?
In what area of life do you feel the most inconsistent right now?
SECTION 2: SMALL DAILY DECISIONS MATTER
READ Daniel 6:10 (NLT)
“But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.”
Discuss
What stands out to you about Daniel’s daily routine with God?
Why do small consistent habits often matter more than big emotional moments?
SECTION 3: START WITH THE “WHY”
READ Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…”
Discuss
Why do people often lose motivation when they don’t have a strong “why”?
What is one spiritual or personal area where you need a deeper reason to stay committed?
SECTION 4: CONSISTENCY IS NOT PERFECTION
READ Proverbs 24:16 (NIV)
“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.”
Discuss
Why do people tend to quit after one failure or setback?
How can giving yourself grace help you become more consistent instead of giving up?
SECTION 5: FALL IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS
READ Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up"
Discuss
Why do we focus more on results than daily faithfulness?
What is one small step you can consistently take this week to grow spiritually?
FINAL REFLECTION: I AM CONSISTENT
Which area needs the most consistency in your life right now?
Prayer
Bible reading
Marriage or relationships
Finances
Integrity
Serving others
Health habits
Sharing your faith
Complete this statement:
With God’s help, I will consistently ____________________.
PRAYER TIME:
Strength to stay faithful in small things
Discipline to keep showing up