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Consistency Is So Manly

Nothing I love more than living under your consistency.

Consistency

Your consistency is so beautiful.

When I don’t..

When I don’t want to dress up. When I don’t want to be artsy. When I don’t feel beautiful. When I don’t want to go outside. When I don’t feel positive. When I don’t want to talk about it. When I don’t want to go with your plans. When I don’t fulfill my words. When I don’t reply to your messages. When I don’t answer your calls. When I don’t move in quiet and gentle spirit. When I don’t want to go out of my comfort zone. When I don’t accomplish anything right.

When I don’t trust your promises. When I don’t have faith in your plans. When I don’t want to love.

I heard you said firmly, “Beloved, I’ll still stay with you.”

How did you manage to stay when it was so easy for you to escape? With that, no one expressed commitment better than you did.

Your consistency is beautiful. It is so manly.

When I’m.. 

When I’m being truly madly unreasonable. When I’m being more than what you can handle. When I’m being the annoying kid who sends nonsense endless emojis. When I’m being demanding as ever. When I take too many photos. When I’m being the crybaby at coffee shops. When I buy too many books that I don’t even have time to read. When I say yes to almost everyone at everything. When I have to admit that I’m wrong. When I’m being the endless chatter that I am.

I heard you said lovingly, “Beloved, go ahead. I’m all ears.”

I know that you are serious in knowing me when you choose to shut up and listen. You understand what I want, but more than anyone, you exactly know what I need.

You make me forget of my craving to “get there” and make me love the moment of “being here.” You satisfy me. 

Your consistency satisfies me.

When..

When the world is too cruel.

When a prayer is unanswered for years. When waiting becomes colorless.

When words become too familiar and it can’t heal anymore.

When people choose schedules over relationships.

When small talks become more valuable than deep ones.

When serving becomes a routine instead of a pleasant offering.

When going to church becomes a show and relationship becomes an act.

When everybody screams I’m an accident.

When fear shouts louder than faith.

When I lost track and can’t find my way back.

You whispered with that still small voice, “Beloved, tomorrow’s another day.”

Indeed, I will find you when I seek you wholeheartedly.

And if breaking my heart means experiencing the consistency of your love, then let it be shattered a thousand times over.

How can I not trust to the one who is true with his words?

Your consistency builds trust. 

Your consistency makes me quit thinking that you will love me more if I faked it.

Suddenly, I don’t need to overthink. You saw me. You held my hands. You stayed. You loved me.

You are the kind who doesn’t know how to walk away.

You are the kind who would brave the terrifying traffic and would drive for hours just to knock at my door and say — I will wait until you unlock the door and let me in.


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31 responses to “Consistency Is So Manly”

  1. mylittlespaceblog Avatar

    Reblogged this on .

  2. owlbebrave Avatar

    Reblogged this on owlbebrave and commented:
    Beautifully written!

    1. joenasandiego Avatar

      Thank you! 🙂

      1. owlbebrave Avatar

        Is it right to assume that you are reffering to the Lord in this piece of art? 😍

      2. joenasandiego Avatar

        There’s no other Man I would refer to. It’s Him. Always! 😉

  3. rcavile45 Avatar

    can I share this? so true ❤ you mention the things that I can't say out loud 🙂

    1. joenasandiego Avatar

      Of course! Go ahead, please. 😊

  4. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    I read all your blogs and it was all true.. You inspire me.. And i know you will inspire others! Thank you! I will keep on seeing your blog! May God bless you..

    1. joenasandiego Avatar

      Hi Dani! You read all my blogs? Oh wow.. you are one patient, lady! Hee 😋 Thank you for your sweet words. Keep visiting! 😊

  5. Lanie Abasola Avatar

    This is so beautiful!! ugh, my heart cries.. really. You are awesome, Joena 🙂

    1. joenasandiego Avatar

      Sending you warm hugs, Lanie. ☺️

      1. Lanie Abasola Avatar

        I send you an invitation in google hangouts. 🙂 Please accept it hahaha Thanks!

  6. grace Avatar

    This is an art. So beautiful that it reaches the soul. Thank you. Keep writing!

    1. joenasandiego Avatar

      Awwe thank you, Grace! 😘

      1. grace Avatar

        Someone posted this beautiful piece in FB and i’m so glad I checked it out .

        We share the same passion, joena. I love writing about Jesus, too. I’ll surely enjoy reading your blogs. Let’s be friends! (Ok, stop being creepy, Grace). Almost at my train stop. You
        have a great day now. *hugs*

      2. Anne Avatar
        Anne

        Hi joena!!!thankyou for inspiring me..my friend send the link nd I read all ur blogs…salamat ng marami=)i am inspired tonight…

  7. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Hits too close to home! Beautifully written ❤

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  9. Alyza Camille Avatar
    Alyza Camille

    I got really emotional while reading this 😪 ❣ nice job!

  10. Bliss in Brokenness Avatar

    Reblogged this on Bliss in Brokenness and commented:
    This is so on point. Strikes me so much. I fall short but You still stay the same. You are constant through everything. I am humbled and at awe of Your consistency, Your unfailing love. I honor You!!! I love You!

  11. Djan de Chavez Avatar
    Djan de Chavez

    Too beautiful 😌❤️

    1. joenasandiego Avatar

      Too kind. That you are. Thank you! 😘

  12. yeboldan Avatar
    yeboldan

    Beautiful. 🙂 I admire every write-up. ❤

  13. yeboldan Avatar
    yeboldan

    Reblogged this on It's all done and commented:
    It’s liberating to know that in every season, your love for me is the same. Through all my inconsistencies, one thing remains to be true – you love me. Thank you, Lord. ❤

  14. joannelenny Avatar
    joannelenny

    I found you. 😂😂😂
    I thought I was alone in this kind of journey ~ of communicating to Him in a special way, and sharing it publicly.
    And so I thought it meant I was called to a religious vocation because of all the weird and wonderful things happening in my walk with Him.
    It was only later that I learned many do have their own way of communicating with God but not all are called to share their story and experience in their walk with Him, as part of their mission.
    I’m glad we have the same mission ~ writing for Him, about Him and for Him, among others.
    As it is written in the Bible, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
    I’m so happy I found you, and even more ecstatic I found Him in you.

    God bless, Joena!

    Hugs & Kisses from newbie blogger,
    Joanne 😂😂😂
    http://www.QualityTimeWithYou.wordpress.com

  15. francescaph Avatar
    francescaph

    Reblogged this on with love, francesca ♡ and commented:
    And if breaking my heart means experiencing the consistency of your love, then let it be shattered a thousand times over.

  16. anneramelb Avatar

    Reblogged this on Precious Anne Ramelb and commented:
    This is Love..

  17. Bianca Avatar
    Bianca

    Beautiful masterpiece, written with full of Love. I love you ate Joena.

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