Lay A Lasting Foundation

Good Morning!! Jesus described the ones who heard Him as builders,...He then described the choices every builder has to make. He promised that if we listen to what God says and apply what we hear, we will build our house (or our life) on a solid foundation. He also warned that if we hear Him, but do not put do what He tells us, we are building a house (or a life) without any foundation. The first option gives us a house that will last the test of time. The second option is like building on sinking sand and that house will be washed away by the storms of life. Jesus tells us the same thing I want to tell my friends and family, "Be careful what you build with, it determines how your story ends."

As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like.—Luke 6:47 (NIV)

The world will tell us to build our foundation with the materials of power, performance and prestige. Television commercials communicate that academics, athletics and appearance pave the way to success,...but Jesus says the opposite. He describes a successful life as one built on the foundation of His word. He knows that academics, athletics and appearance will take us places, but only character will keep us there. All throughout scripture we find Him talking about the condition and character of our heart,...because that is what matters most. Without the foundation of responsibility, perseverance, trustworthiness and patience,...when the harsh circumstances of reality come, and trust me they will come,...the houses we have built will all come tumbling down.

This is an important truth to apply in our own lives, and also to pass on to others,...because we're not only building our foundation,...we're laying groundwork for others to build on as well.

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Father God, we want to build foundations that will last. We want to leave legacies worth living. Teach us the value of Your Word, and Ways. The world’s measuring stick tempts us away from the truest measure of success: to have a heart that reflects Your character. Help us to hear Your Words,...and apply what we hear, and lay a lasting foundation for our lives,...and those that are watching us. Amen!

"Asking for God's blessing in our lives, should mean more of Him,...not just more stuff."