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A Solid Foundation

November 28, 2018

Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24

Last summer my husband and I toured Fallingwater, a house in rural Pennsylvania designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Wright wanted to create a home that rose organically out of the landscape, as if it could have grown there—and he accomplished his goal. He built the house around an existing waterfall, and its style mirrors the neighboring rock ledges. Our tour guide explained what made the construction safe: “The whole vertical core of the house,” she said, “rests on boulders.”

Hearing her words, I couldn’t help but think of Jesus’s words to His disciples. During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told them that what He was teaching would be the sure foundation for their lives. If they heard His words and put them into practice, they would be able to withstand any storms. Those who heard but didn’t obey, in contrast, would be like a house built on sand (Matthew 7:24–27). Later, Paul echoed this thought, writing that Christ is the foundation, and we must build upon it with work that will endure (1 Corinthians 3:11).

When we listen to the words of Jesus and obey them, we’re building our lives on a steady, rock-solid foundation. Maybe our lives can look a little like Fallingwater, beautiful and built to last on the Rock.

God, help us to hear and obey the words of Jesus!

What are you building your life around?

INSIGHT

In Matthew 7:24–27, Jesus says following His teachings is wise and prudent, for they are the foundation on which a full and healthy life is built. He makes this statement after giving the Sermon on the Mount, which contains what has been considered by some the most difficult and stringent guidelines for life. But we aren’t left to live this life on our own; we are dependent on the Spirit. These requirements extend beyond actions and into the thoughts and attitudes. A person who honors God with his or her whole life will remain steady in the storms of life (vv. 24–25).

Good Morning

Amen
Thank you, Rus, for starting our day off right every day.
You are a blessing.

~Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday~
To Amy's Place

~A Bed in the Leaves~

My yard is full of leaves today
Brown and yellow and gold
I think I'll rake them in a pile
Higher than my head
~~
Then I'll pretend it is my bed
I'll jump in very quick
And pile their leaves up over me
For covers soft and thick
~~
I'll just lie there so nice and warm
And look up in the sky
And watch more leaves float down for me
To rake up bye and bye
By Marian Kennedy

Wishing You A Wonderful Day

Autumn's Almost Over

So Enjoy it While You Can!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

Peaches says....
"Happy Warm and Fuzzy
Wednesday!"

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Lord of the Moment

November 29, 2018

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9

Not long ago I was working on a construction project at my son’s home three hours away. The job took days longer than expected, and each morning I prayed we would finish by sunset. But every evening there was more to be done.

I wondered why. Could there be a reason for the delay? An answer came the next morning. I was picking up a tool when my phone rang and a stranger’s voice spoke urgently: “Your daughter was injured in an accident. You need to come immediately.”

She lived near my son, so it took just fourteen minutes to reach her. If I had been home, I would have been three hours away. I followed the ambulance to the hospital and comforted her before surgery. As I sat holding her hand I realized if my project hadn’t been delayed, I wouldn’t have been there.

Our moments belong to God. This was the experience of a woman whose son God had resurrected through the prophet Elisha (2 Kings 4:18–37). She left the country because of famine and returned years later to beg the king for her land. At precisely that moment the king was conversing with the prophet’s servant Gehazi. “Just as Gehazi was telling the king how Elisha had restored” her son, the woman walked in (8:5). Her request was granted.

We don’t know what even the next second brings, but God is graciously able to use any situation for good. May God give us grace to walk with Him expectantly into His appointments for us today.

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of my life. Help me to be Your faithful servant.

Our lives are better off in God’s hands than in our own.

INSIGHT

Today’s text demonstrates God’s sovereignty in directing human affairs. Another example of God’s divine direction is seen in the account of Joseph (Genesis 37–41). At the end of his story, Joseph comforted his brothers who had grievously harmed him (45:5) and said, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good” (50:20 nlt).

The apostle Paul says, “In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

How do these examples help you trust God as the Lord of your moments?

Thankful for God's Beauty
Throughout the Seasons
Happy Thankful Thursday!

Wishing You...

A Very BLESSED Thankful Thursday!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

Happy Thankful Thursday To Amy's Place

I'm thankful for this sunny day
It's 75 degrees and this will continue through Sunday!
Hope All Goes Well For You.

Wow 75 degrees! About 35 here with little bit of snow melting. Husband is recovering well from torn meniscus knee surgery he had on 27th.

Cheers to Amy’s Place

That is one cute pup! Had Moose out playing in the snow this morning. He likes snow. We only have a little that fell last night. It’s melting fast.

Penny doesn’t like the snow that much. It’s cold! :-)

Healing prayers for your husband.

The temps flip from warm to cold to warm often in the fall!

Great pic!
Peaches is a beautiful cat.

Moose likes to eat a little snow. I throw snowballs and he doesn’t get why the ball fell apart. Just like all our previous dogs. This one is very entertaining. His favorite visitor, my nephew, will be here soon for dinner. Moose mobs him at the door and wiggles and makes a fuss, so happy to see him. Nephew laughs and lets Moose do his thing.

Thanks Meg. He’s not even taking the drug they gave him or using crutches. Sees the surgeon in the morning to see how it’s healing.

I love to watch dogs play in the snow!

A puppy’s first minutes in snow are always fun to see. My horses liked snow too. Horses not only eat it, they love to roll in it too.

Yes...the first minutes, before they get wet and cold, are a joy to see!

I Love your #603, Dear Meg!
Thank you to Everyone for the Beautiful Pings & Posts.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))