Consistency brings stability… and joy… if you let it.

While a train job can be rewarding, some find the long periods of driving, the potential for monotony, and the responsibility of ensuring safety to be the most challenging and potentially boring aspect. 

I kind of see that in the monotony of everyday living. We seem to be going through life, doing the same things every day, with no hope of anything changing. It is like the excitement has left and all you can do is same old consistent thing. 

I use that word consistent because consistency is a good thing, not because it is supposed to be boring. But at times, it can grow into that if we lose perspective. 

For a train worker, doing the same thing over and over again can either get old and boring, or it can be something that promises them a consistent reward. Stability is the word that comes to mind. 

Stability is the state of being stable (not likely to give way or overturned; firmly fixed). When it comes to a job, stability is important. No, it may not be your favorite thing to do, which is probably a good thing, but it is a necessary thing to do. Being guaranteed a steady income gives you the means to do the things you love to do. 

In the Christian walk, we are not supposed to allow the stability or consistency of life remove our joy. That is when we are allowing our perspectives or purpose to be overtake by our emotions. God says, not to allow our unstable emotions to control us, but rather we need to have control over our emotions. How do we do that? By obeying God in every area of our lives, that includes the repetitiveness of a job and life. 

Don’t let the monotony of everyday living rob you of the joy that God has offered every one of his children. Instead, look at it as a way of God providing for your needs and then remember that no matter how many times you do something, your life is filled with love, peace, and joy from the Lord. 

So, put a smile on your face once again, because you have him taking care of you.