And
so goes our relationship with the Lord.
Throughout
the years of walking with the Lord, it’s been a learning experience. However, as I continued to draw closer to
Him, the foundation His Word poured into my life would soon take the challenge
of standing during the most crucial trials I was forced to experience. When I look back at the many times our family
faced devastating situations, it is so clear to me that I was able to weather
the storm only because of the foundation I have in knowing the faithfulness of
our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Trust
me when I say that my foundation got shaky more times than I can recount. But by His grace, He gave me the ability to withstand
the horrendous storms I’ve faced. And
yes; the outside of my building is a bit battered, bruised and beaten down. But rest assured, because of His mercy, I’m
still standing!
Jesus
reminds us in Matthew
7:24-27 NIV, "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and
puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The
rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that
house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But
everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is
like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams
rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great
crash."
And
so I ask you, “How Stable Is Your Foundation?” Maybe you think it’s too late. But let me encourage you that it’s never too
late to make a fresh start with the Lord.
Don’t wait until you come crashing down.
Take time right now to renew your relationship with the Lord. It’s as simple as asking the Lord to forgive
you of all your sins. Then get back into His Word and allow the Holy Spirit to
dig your foundation deeper.
Or
maybe you’ve never accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Well it’s not too late for you either. You’ll need to repent of your sins too and
then ask the Lord to be your personal Savior.
With the Lord, there is forgiveness for your sins. In 1
John 1:9 NLT we are told, “But if we confess our sins to Him, He is
faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”
What are you waiting
for? Get into God’s Word, even if it’s
just a few minutes a day. Starting a small
foundation is better than none at all.
But as you grow in the things of God, allow yourself to build even a
deeper foundation with Him. Don’t place
limits on the depth He desires you to be in your relationship with Him. Remember,
the deeper your foundation in Christ, the better you will be able to withstand
the storms life brings your way. And
storms will come; it’s inevitable. And I
promise……It won’t always be an easy journey, but you will never regret the
decision to serve Him! And if you ever
do think you’d be better off without Him; ask yourself one simple question. How
much more difficult would your journey be without Him?
“So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord. Through him you Gentiles are also being made part of this dwelling where God lives by his Spirit.” Ephesians 2:19-22 NLT
Don’t waste another minute; start building your foundation; brink by brink. And remember to make Jesus the “Corner Stone” in your life and allow Him to direct your steps!
Be blessed my
family & friends! Praying God’s
continued favor to shine over you with true hope, grace & mercy that only
comes from Him.
Love you all!
Cyndy
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