Copyright 2023 ec Estudio Integral. Personally, I feel like the pandemic has uncovered the foundations for many people, either exposing existing cracks or showing their strength. The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock;And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation. That because of this, it will be ever important to look internally and repair or replace our weaknesses, caring for our spiritual footing. << /Linearized 1 /L 138220 /H [ 978 222 ] /O 30 /E 53786 /N 6 /T 137795 >> WebSpalling cracks are wide surface cracks that follow the direction of rebars. .because of the cracks. He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress where I will never be shaken. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The first one is, decision making that will not reflect a persons belief or conviction about what God or His Word has stated in a given matter at hand. Why did I say all of this? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Learn more: hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(21111333, '5426e642-fbc2-4ce5-a68e-e10810f16dd9', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Tell me what you think: On what basis do you make your decisions? But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. Because of spiritual negligence, this church body lost its vitality until Jesus even said it was dead., In Revelations 3:2, Jesus told them, Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. I love this verse, for it alerts us to the fact that it is never too late to do something to fix the problem! I would like permission to use your graphic Firm Foundation.. This is one method of lifting concrete, and its incredibly effective if you have erosion problems underneath the concrete slab. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. When I asked her about it she said: Oh, the house needs foundation work. You do all you know to do as a believer. I declare by faith that I am sensitive to the Spirit of God! stream Ly n n Lu s by P r a t t Have you noticed any of the following in your church or your own spiritual life: Eastern mysticism, occult practice, a dismissal of the atonement, the silence, a downplaying of Scripture, a hate-the-church mentality? WebThat when we begin to return to some sense of normality and remove said dirt, and even before then, cracks will be apparent in our individual foundation. That made sense. But if we will ensure that our lives, families and ministries are built upon a sure foundation, they will have eternal significance. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Spiritual Foundations. Its easy for us to notice when the natural foundations of our homes and buildings are sinking or cracking. Your answer may be a resounding YES to all three questions: Let me ask though: Do you spend time with Him? Jesus *said to them, Did you never read in the Scriptures,The stone which the builders rejected,This became the chief corner stone;This came about from the Lord,And it is marvelous in our eyes? WebThat when we begin to return to some sense of normality and remove said dirt, and even before then, cracks will be apparent in our individual foundation. It doesnt take long before we can visibly see the damage that results. Its time to reset your foundation on the cornerstone of faith: putting your trust first in Jesus and the Bible. Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone. It begins by working to ensure that any cracks in your spiritual foundation are filled up. << /Annots [ 47 0 R ] /Contents 31 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 59 0 R /Resources << /ExtGState << /G3 42 0 R >> /Font << /F4 43 0 R /F5 44 0 R /F6 45 0 R /F7 46 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] >> /StructParents 0 /Type /Page >> The passage of scripture that I am going to give to you is written by the Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth. Next, Paul says, Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth. The word standeth comes from the Greek word istemi, which simply means to stand, to stand fast, to stand firm, or to stand upright. You can use Spiritual Warfare General and whatever special prayers THE HOLY SPIRIT gives you on a daily basis. Colossians 1:28, 2023 Rick Renner Ministries. That because of this, it will be ever important to look internally and repair or replace our weaknesses, caring for our spiritual footing. At least this we knew for sure. If you choose to invest time in the Bible and apply its life-changing truths, you will live like those of whom Jesus spoke: Everyone who hears these words of mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock. Let me however focus on three. You go to church. He and his associates noticed large cracks and concluded that its small stones held together with mortar could not carry the massive weight of the temple. These folks often have to weigh the cost of repairs, running into the thousands of dollars, against the loss of value in their home, and then decide if the gain in value is greater than the cost of repairs. A costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. If you know what you are doing, you dont need an atomic bomb to wreak havoc. This is why the apostle Paul said, Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall (1 Corinthians 10:12). Divisions, if you will, were beginning to form. Like the city of Sardis, we may end up with huge cracks we arent even aware of. Fixing the Cracks in our Foundation May 9, 2022 jeannehedrick The people of God today are grappling with so many alarming developments, we dont know which hole in the dyke to plug up first! As you build your life around him, there are a few things you should keep in mind to establish a strong, healthy spiritual life. endobj Your email address will not be published. Every time the seasons change and the wind blows a different direction, the whole house shifts.. The New Year will come and go. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. In key relationships? According to the grace of God, which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. << /Pages 59 0 R /Type /Catalog >> We step outside of Gods will. Join this year-long interactive study of the New Testament & Proverbs that includes maps, photographs, and virtual tour videos that helps bring context and meaning to Scripture. For instance, it could be a marred image of God as Father to you because of an abusive father who did not model fatherhood to you. President Monson shared three guidelines to help individuals on their quest. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I think it would be important for us to examine these things and to ever be on guard against them. If you have a part of your life that is broken, cracked, or splintered, there is still hope that it can be restored. Ill never forget the sobering statistic I read from the Barna Group years ago: The basis of peoples moral and ethical decisions these days is more likely to be feelings and less likely to be the Bible. Thanks, https://bigredbounce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/slip-and-slide-video.mp4, Check out our amazing inflatables and pricing, click on our Entertainment Options below, Come join us at a public event, dates and locations listed on our Calendar. I have explained this point in greater detail in this blog post here. Just as is the case with a physical foundation, knowing the factors that will cause cracks in a spiritual foundation will be key. cntrUpTag.track('cntrData', 'e2d0203af72aea64'); Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. WebCracks in Our Spiritual Foundation? It eventually becomes a way of life to bribe. How to Fix Foundation Problems in Your Life. Certain realities though, in and about your life may have hindered you from believing who God says you are. WebYour Spiritual Foundation. Lord, help me stay watchful regarding the condition of my spiritual life! :). He was writing to the very ones that he had preached the gospel to and helped them to start out with the right foundation. Whats more, you are his holy priests. Once You reveal to me what needs to be changed, please give me the power to apply the needed correction. A few months after we moved into a new house, we begun to see a crack form in the well-finished floor. For some of us that part of our foundation may be fine, may need some improvements here and there, and for many of us we probably need to scrap our current foundation altogether and build one that will hold up in harder times. When, however, an aspect of the foundation is missing, the foundation will definitely have a crack; eventually. Character I am falling down in areas of integrity and compassion. This woman finds herself having conformed to the pattern of this world for survival. Ive seen a lot of Christians whose foundations began to crack and finally crumble because they built their lives on the wrong values. Therefore, the devil has no access to me! Wood We begin to compromise and make excuses. I'd take this a step farther and say that one of the functions, or at least one positive takeaway, from this entire COVID crisis is that it has allowed us to "uncover our foundation" and take a serious look at it during what is a relatively small (but still very serious) crisis. Do we know how we would survive if the benefits of grocery stores, running water, and electricity were taken from us? Preventative medicine is always better than corrective surgery, so learn to take the right steps to avoid these problems. If the main problem is that your foundation is sinking, polyurethane foam injections may be a great option for you to lift the foundation effectively. 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