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. Work to fix foundation problems. Learn more: Tell me what you think: On what basis do you make your decisions? Cry out for this nourishment,now that you have had a taste of the Lords kindness. 29 0 obj A few weeks later I was called for jury duty. Im not as bad as so-and-so. We have lost focus. Our own willingness to respond to Spiritual guidance can lead us to those that are ready to heed Christ and reach for His outstretched hand. There is no one holy like the Lord,Indeed, there is no one besides You,Nor is there any rock like our God. You go to church. When we make decisions based on any other foundation but Gods Wordnot simply morality, but real, biblical truthwe sit at the mercy of any winds whim. Paul is urging us to live in an uninterrupted state of watchfulness regarding our spiritual lives and the firm stance of faith that we claim to possess! Look closely at the lives of your friends and family. 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. Have you come to a saving knowledge of His grace? We must never become so smug that we fall into complacency. Therefore, I turn from apathy and the wrong kind of confidence, and I turn to the Cross! It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Check out these two Scriptures for instance. This is the place to find bounce house entertainment for any eventif you are planning your Birthday Party, celebrating an end of season event or providing fun entertainment for a customer appreciation day, we are here to help. Please examine my heart and help me identify those areas of my life that need to be fixed or corrected. Once You reveal to me what needs to be changed, please give me the power to apply the needed correction. Got some cracks in your spiritual life? Photo: froghugger (Shutterstock) Foundation cracks can be the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. Are you aware of any areas in your life that have deteriorated and need attention? How can they, when we base them on feelings that constantly shift? They are as follows: 1. They are most common in cold regions, though the cracks can occur anywhere. (My grandmothers house had to fix foundation problems.). Do it before its too late!. 2. Just as is the case with a physical foundation, knowing the factors that will cause cracks in a spiritual foundation will be key. They can not stop your prayers and spiritual warfare because JESUS CHRIST is greater than Satan. We have to come out of the society we live in and set our sight, mind, and heart on God. A negative/nasty attitude 2. There are cracks once you notice leakages in your basement, and the foundation is leaning inwards. Satan had been busy, and now Paul had to address the issue of their foundation because the future of the Corinthian church and the eternal souls of his converts were at stake. But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. For who is God, but the Lord?And who is a rock, except our God. 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. The day we allow that to happen, we are in big trouble! 1. << /Type /XRef /Length 72 /Filter /FlateDecode /DecodeParms << /Columns 4 /Predictor 12 >> /W [ 1 2 1 ] /Index [ 26 56 ] /Info 41 0 R /Root 28 0 R /Size 82 /Prev 137796 /ID [] >> Press J to jump to the feed. 26 0 obj 3. Eventually the devil found a way to slip into that church to ruin its name and influence. Do you believe one can have cracks in their spiritual foundation? Copyright 2023 | Powered by Dayari digital media. Barna Group, God never intended feelings to guide us. You want to ensure that your spiritual foundation is foolproof as God continues to form you into the woman, He wants you to be. 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. Maybe even your own life. http://restorationstj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/message2_5.mp3, http://media.blubrry.com/restorationstj/p/restorationstj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/message2_5.mp3, Being jealous or envious of others successes. My understanding of this verse is that as long as you are ignorant, God will overlook. 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. Fresh concrete will shrink while it cures, and these cracks are a result of that shrinkage. But the repair only lasted until the wind shifted again. 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. The stone which the builders rejectedHas become the chief corner stone. He only is my rock and my salvation,My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. 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. His work is perfect,For all His ways are just;A God of faithfulness and without injustice,Righteous and upright is He. In this verse, the word dokeo expresses the idea of what a person thinks or supposes about himself. 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? These types of foundation cracks are serious because the cause is the hydrostatic water pressure and unbalanced soil. Are you aFrequent Listenerto the Restoration Podcast? lV eB C[B{
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We become aware of these cracks when we see our prayers and not working. Now is the time to repair any cracks, gaps or damage to our spiritual foundation. 27 0 obj This can be many things. Web1) Divine Visitation. This decision to marry an unbeliever indicates that there is a crack in the foundation. Vertical cracks are also called non-structural or shrinkage cracks. Whats more, you are his holy priests. When, however, an aspect of the foundation is missing, the foundation will definitely have a crack; eventually. endobj Years ago, my grandmothers 1909 house got a fresh layer of wallpaper. Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says:Look! Dont paper over them. He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress where I will never be shaken. They try to find their identity in job or possessions, living for what feels good. Self-sufficiency goes beyond simply having a few weeks or months of food storage and knowing how to budget. A bribe here or there may look normal, even right to do. Horizontal Cracks. That because of this, it will be ever important to look internally and repair or replace our weaknesses, caring for our spiritual footing. 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. The choice to fix foundation problems always costs. Therefore, we must match our confidence with watchfulness! Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world. Why does he insist that we be so watchful? We step outside of Gods will. Instead, they betray us. A rightly laid foundation will mean a full expression of life in Christ. "If anyone's work which he has built on the foundation endures, he will receive a reward" (1 Cor. I have explained this point in greater detail in this blog post here. What is the foundation upon which your life and your eternal soul rests? The ground in our area is prone to shifting because of the high water tables, and foundations often crack, but I have never known a building to break apart and fall down. Paul must have noticed that there was a change that was happening, slowly, subtly, and almost imperceptible, yet it was still happening. :). Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then there are others who choose to ignore the problem. Becoming offended easily 6. Are there cracks in any of these areas through which the devil may try to sneak up on you and take you captive? Check one of them here for more. So get rid of all evil behavior. Web2. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. But so does ignoring them. One night while the city of Sardis was sleeping, an enemy army scaled up the cliffs and slithered through the cracks in the foundations and walls of the city. We have unconfessed sin our lives. Spiritual Foundations. And your foundations I will lay in sapphires. As I said earlier, formations of a noble woman begin with being sure your foundation is right. It may seem like it takes a lot of time to stay watchful and prayerful about your spiritual life, but I assure you that it is less expensive and less painful than it is to crash spiritually and then have to fix things in your life that never had to be broken in the first place! LETS TALK BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS. : I am compromising what I know is right. The community for those interested in faithful discussions related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members, known colloquially as "Mormons". To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. WebThese cracks occurred in photos of Saints and Deities, as well as other objects such as those used for worship, spiritual practice, spiritual healing, jewellery, and even everyday objects. It eventually becomes a way of life to bribe. Now this message is for the church and those who are already saved by grace through the Blood of Jesus Christ. We look forward to see you at your next eventthanks for checking us out! The New Year will come and go. But because the believers in that church got too busy and failed to give heed to the foundational things in their lives, cracks began to form spiritually over time. endstream By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The ability of a house to weather storms and the relentless powers of decay, is dependent on the quality of its foundation. 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