[This is a post in a series on Discipling Your Family Well.]

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When it comes to discipleship of any kind consistency is required for success.  Within the confines of our family discipleship this aspect is magnified.  Our children need to see the imprint of Jesus on our individuals and on our families day in and day out.  Here are five areas that our families need to us to be consistent in when it comes to discipling them well:

1. Your personal walk

Our families needs to see us personal walk be consistent.  Your children need to catch you studying the Bible.  They need to know you are memorizing Scripture.  They need to see and hear you sharing the gospel and serving those around you.  Your family needs to know you are not just “saying” this, but “living” this.

2. Prayer

The greatest thing you can do for your family is pray for them.  Our families need to have us praying for them.  Our families need to be praying together on a consistent basis.  Pray for the lost, pray for those who are sick, pray for those who are in leadership, and pray for one another.  Pray and pray consistently.

3. Affection

Our children need to see godly affection modeled for them.  The need to see and feel they are loved.  They need to see and know that mom and dad love each other.  Consistent affection is crucial.

4. Discipline

Consistency in discipline builds an environment of safety.  When discipline is consistent, children know what to expect.  Consistent discipline is intentional as well.  Discipline done correctly demonstrates love and not fear.  When this is seen consistently for a child this builds confidence and comfort.

5. Time

Time spent and time shared consistently communicates more than any devotion could.  Taking time consistently to do family devotions says, “this is important.”  Taking time to play together, laugh together, talk together, and just be together says, “you are important.”

I’m sure there are other areas where it is important to be consistent.  These seem to be the most important for my family as well as the most difficult to do well in.  The bottom line is that without consistency, discipleship will not be effective.

What other areas would you add to the list?  Are these areas hard for you or difficult?  Which one is the most difficult?  Which one is the easiest?  Leave a comment below and share!

[This is a post in a series on Discipling Your Family Well.]