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n?d. 5 Points to Consider when Starting a New Venture: Tracking the Proverbs 31 Woman Series 27, 5 Ways to Know your Mission and Call in Life: Tracking the Proverbs 31 Woman Series 26, 4 Ways to Ensure you are Profitable from Gods Perspective: Tracking the Proverbs 31 Woman Series 25, 5 Disciplines of the Godly Woman| A Womans Morning Routine: Tracking the Proverbs 31 Series 24, How a Woman Girds Herself with Strength 3 Areas to Focus on: Tracking the Proverbs 31 Woman Series 23, 5 Ways to be Consistent and Guard Against Legalism: Tracking the Proverbs 31 Woman Series 14, WHAT IS YOUR SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION LIKE? The invading army then settled into military positions with weapons fixed on the main routes of the interior so no one in Sardis could make a move without facing retaliation. In just a moment, youll see why this is so important for you to understand! 28 0 obj 1 Corinthians 3:12, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:21-23, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Corinthians 3:9-23, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Its time to reset your foundation on the cornerstone of faith: putting your trust first in Jesus and the Bible. You go to church. Please examine my heart and help me identify those areas of my life that need to be fixed or corrected. That because of this, it will be ever important to look internally and repair or replace our weaknesses, caring for our spiritual footing. Sounds silly, but we see it all the time: The problem, of course, lies not in the wallpaper, the walls, or even the wind. Cracks were appearing in the church. Do it before its too late!. On January 1, 1862, he announced that the inadequate foundation would be removed and replaced by one made entirely of granite. A costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. :). Sometimes they do so because they want to make the house stable enough to sell. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. These could indicate cracks in ones spiritual foundation. Like the city of Sardis, we may end up with huge cracks we arent even aware of. The cracks are small now, but his fear is that they will continue to grow. OUR VISION is to take the Gospel both to our nearby world and to the ends of the earth, proclaiming Christ, and warning and teaching every man with all wisdom, in order that we may present every person fully mature in Christ Jesus. Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are His, and, Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness., For this is contained in Scripture:Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone,And he who believes in Him will not be disappointed.. That made sense. 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! The Scriptures (and our past General Conference) make it clear that we are in for both easier days ahead (once this pandemic is over), as well as harder days ahead that we must prepare for. Take a look at this verse below: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent: (Acts 17:30KJV). If there are cracks in a physical foundation, it might just as well be said that there will be cracks in a spiritual foundation if care is not taken. WebIf its no wider than 1/10 of an inch, then vertical cracks in your foundation are not serious. Especially after what Ive read today, I realize that this kind of smugness and pride has always gotten me into trouble. When I remember my grandmothers old house, I remember Jesus words: Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand . As I am addressing a foundation issue with my house, the Spirit of the Lord quickened me and began to show the parallel between my house foundation and the spiritual foundation of some Christians. Im not as bad as so-and-so. We have lost focus. Every time the seasons change and the wind blows a different direction, the whole house shifts.. With the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, the army was needed elsewhere, and it departed from Utah by December of that year. All it takes is a few cracks, well-placed, at the right moment, and the whole thing comes crumbling down. How people have dealt with things shows a great deal about their foundations, for good or bad. I am compromising what I know is right. It could be your marriage, your finances, your relationships, or a whole host of other vital areas of your life. Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Once you received no mercy; now you have received Gods mercy. Dear friends, I warn you as temporary residents and foreigners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. But so does ignoring them. Dissuading such a woman not to get married has often proved an uphill task. Designed by, INVERSORES! Spiritual Foundations. 31 0 obj They are most common in cold regions, though the cracks can occur anywhere. That is exactly when the enemy will slip in to take us captive in different areas of our lives. I now want to suggest four causes of a crack or cracks in a spiritual foundation: You may actually claim to be a believer. The choice to fix foundation problems always costs. If you know what you are doing, you dont need an atomic bomb to wreak havoc. Divisions, if you will, were beginning to form. A rightly laid foundation will mean a full expression of life in Christ. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. At least this we knew for sure. What am I really saying? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Too many of us are having foundation problems in life already and we just keep ignoring the problem until its too late. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. No? This can be many things. Unresolved, it will lead to more damage to other areas of your home and a much higher cost to repair. I look for my identity in the values of the world. I would like permission to use your graphic Firm Foundation.. I am compromising what I know is right. xcbdg`b`8 $X@M@ A V+pL@/ a@ 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? "If anyone's work which he has built on the foundation endures, he will receive a reward" (1 Cor. 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. Why did I say all of this? You are royal priests,[g] a holy nation, Gods very own possession. How can they, when we base them on feelings that constantly shift? What kind of things were causing cracks in the Corinthian Church? Operating in fear 4. 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. Therefore, the devil has no access to me! I have witnessed women make the choice to marry the first man who showed interest and said the much longed for words I love you. Then I guess the other two scenarios might apply to you then and not the first. Powered by Redmond Growth, Join our email list and you'll receive special offers and a link to your, Several years ago the father of one of my daughters friends was murdered during his late night shift at 7-11. Lord, help me stay watchful regarding the condition of my spiritual life! Find a solution! We want to stop the flood of wickedness threatening to overrun our country, but what can we really do except lament and complain? The day we allow that to happen, we are in big trouble! Can we see those same things in the church of today? In the New Testament, it is used to depict someone who falls into a terrible predicament or into a worse state than he was in before. I urgently act to bring correction to every weakness in my character and my spiritual life where the enemy might try to penetrate. In key relationships? 3. lV eB C[B{
|SG,gSeVBLO)dge@ d 30Xd>(?C(n,+c_)P @' How ready were you and I to become our own personal "Ward" for months at a time? Once you had no identity as a people; now you are Gods people. Got some cracks in your spiritual life? Just as is the case with a physical foundation, knowing the factors that will cause cracks in a spiritual foundation will be key. They often look like the concrete is flaking off, and theyre typically the result of excess water corroding your rebars. We however knew it would be important to deal with any factors that might have been causing the cracking in order to ensure the problem would be permanently sorted. WebFix the Your Spiritual Foundation With a Scripture Reading Plan. Waiting will only add to the expense. The Holy Spirit shows me every area of my life that is weak and that needs attention. This is why the apostle Paul said, Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall (1 Corinthians 10:12). He was writing to the very ones that he had preached the gospel to and helped them to start out with the right foundation. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. We become so busy with life, so tossed about by everyday cares, or perhaps so confident of our own abilities, that we become unaware of our own spiritual need. Silver This is where we put our trust in past experience, not a vibrant, living relationship. How to Fix Foundation Cracks Vertical and other smaller, hairline cracks are the easiest and least expensive to repair. Thirdly, a lack of enthusiasm when it comes to ones walk with God, sometimes accompanied by intense criticism of those who are walking with God, can be indicative of a crack in ones spiritual foundation. There can be a variety of ways. Whats is persistently calling to you? I did so because I believe that a lot of people, especially the people of God, must be careful of the foundation upon which they build their lives. I have seen some houses where the foundation has become so compromised that when you walk in the door you begin to feel as though you have lost The New Year will come and go. endobj As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Paul must have noticed that there was a change that was happening, slowly, subtly, and almost imperceptible, yet it was still happening. (My grandmothers house had to fix foundation problems.). As you build your life around him, there are a few things you should keep in mind to establish a strong, healthy spiritual life. Its a lesson in the power of cracks in the foundation. If you can set a ball carefully on the floor and it rolls in a direction so fast that it bounces off the wall and almost comes back to you, then you know for sure that your foundation needs help. We did spiritual research into this phenomenon and found that negative energies have the ability to create cracks in inanimate objects. I will become like those who go down to the pit. Establishing a time for personal devotions, joining a small group, locating an older believer who can come alongside you as an encouraging mentor, setting up a systematic plan of study , and participating in public worship are layers of spiritual brick and mortar that form this foundation. Today their homes, their lives and their souls lie in a ruinous heap. We are being beat down on every side and we begin to 27 0 obj They may be faced with the pressure to conform in order to survive in business. I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. In key relationships? But the Lord has been my stronghold,And my God the rock of my refuge. Cry out for this nourishment,now that you have had a taste of the Lords kindness. There is no one holy like the Lord,Indeed, there is no one besides You,Nor is there any rock like our God. Why does he insist that we be so watchful? This kind of negligent thinking is usually accompanied by prayerlessness and insensitivity to the Spirit of God. There could be other members that are struggling that you might be able to put your arm around or you might find opportunities to share the happiness that you have found. That 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. . We walk in unforgiveness. << /Pages 59 0 R /Type /Catalog >> Required fields are marked *, Restoration Church - The Restoration Project 2018 // 117 Francis Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501, Signs Your Spiritual Foundation Needs Work (Firm Foundation, PT5). These types of foundation cracks are serious because the cause is the hydrostatic water pressure and unbalanced soil. 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