Steady

What do you think of when someone says “steady”? It might depend on what they are referring to. Here are two sides of this word:

1. Stable, balanced, fixed, firm
2. Constant, unchanging
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Having the quality of being constant and unchanging is what produces stability and firm footed-ness in life.

An old tree at Hoan Kiem Lake

Some people equate being steady to being boring. If you’re constant, where is the excitement? Where is the inspiration? Where is the thrill? I would say, however, being steady does not have to mean being boring.
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Steady does mean there are some fixed aspects in life that should be constant and unchanging. These fixed points cause things to be stable, balanced, and firm. Without these elements life becomes chaotic. Life becomes a whirlwind with no fixed point, or anchor, to bring peace and calm.

Being steady does not mean taking no chances. Being steady does not mean to not be inspired. Being steady does not mean you are doomed to a life of boredom with no excitement. Being steady does mean there are set anchors in your life that will not change or move. Being steady means there is a tenacity you possess to stay constant in all situations. And this produces stability, balance, and firmness in you. This is confidence and a courage that heroes are made of.

So, what things become those unchangeable, anchoring points? This is where we look at our values. This is where we understand our vision, or as some say, our “end game”. These are the type of things that shape those “non-negotiables” in our lives. “But”, some may ask, “shouldn’t we be open and willing to change with other’s rights and beliefs?” Respecting others is not the same as compromising our own beliefs. If we want to be stable, balanced, fixed, and firm in our lives, then we will have to possess elements in our lives that are constant and unchanging (not moved by public opinions or desires).

We are in a time where many things have been shaken in the lives of many people. It is in the shaking times of trials and difficulties when we get a clearer view of what is unshakable in our lives…what is steady. If nothing is steady or if what we thought was unshakable is shaken, then we lose focus, balance, and a sense of hope for tomorrow.

Some questions to consider:

1. What are my “unchangeable points”?
2. Where do these come from? (What are they based on?)
3. Am I willing to face “shakings” and remain constant with my “non-negotiables”?

​When we can say YES to being STEADY then we are ready to make a difference in our world…in this generation.


Some of my non-negotiables:

• Love never fails
• Always choose what is right and good
• The Bible is the Standard of right and good (What does the Bible say?)
• Live ready and prepared--Jesus IS coming again!