“If someone could only see my actions and not hear my words, what would they say are my priorities?” – James Clear (author, Atomic Habits)

I came across this question recently and it really hit me hard.

I tend to think of myself in a favorable light. I would like to think I’m a good friend, mother, sister, employee, etc. I’m inclined to think that many of us would say we feel the same about ourselves.

But if someone were to get a glimpse into my life, as if they were watching a silent movie, what would they see?  What will my actions reveal about my priorities? 

I TALK a lot about what I want to do, and who I want to become. But I realize that my actions do not consistently reflect who I think I am or who I want to be.

If I am encouraging my children to spend time daily in the word of God and in prayer, do they see me doing that?  Or do they see me scrolling through my phone aimlessly and then finding myself too tired to study scripture and pray?

If I want my family to eat healthy, drink more water, and exercise….am I modeling that?  Or am I  just telling them to do that, while I make excuses for why I don’t do it for myself?

If I say that I want to encourage and help others….am I taking time out of my day to send a text or call someone that could use an encouraging word or to pray with them?

If I tell my kids to be good stewards of our home by keeping it neat and tidy….am I modeling that by keeping my space clean and organized?

Clearly, I have a lot of work to do.  But I am encouraged by the fact that I don’t have to beat myself up over my failure to do so in the past…or even as recent as yesterday.  I can start making changes TODAY and do better going forward.

I want to encourage you that today is a good day to begin again. I am rooting for you and for me.

“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7)

~Vijoy