Imagine the view: The sun is rising over the ocean. The waves are crashing on the beach below. Your beachside home is hundreds of feet above the water on the cliff side. You step outside on the deck of your beautiful home to drink your morning coffee and enjoy the beauty of it all. Can you see it? It is peaceful. It is awesome.
Suddenly, you feel a shift. The coffee on the table spills liquid over the rim. You hear the sound of rock falling. Your view has tilted down ever so slightly. What is going on? The foundation is wearing away.
The scene above is from a story in the Los Angeles Times that I read last month. It is a billion dollar view that is about to be lost because the rocks holding up the cliff are falling away. The foundations of several beautiful homes are crumbling down.
It doesn’t matter how beautiful the house is. If the foundation is no good, it renders the structure unlivable. The view may be amazing, but if you can’t stand there safely it is worthless. The benefits of living on the cliff are all negated by the eroding foundation.
The same is true for my life. I could have amazing relationships, own lots of stuff and be involved in amazing things, but it could all be gone in an instant without a solid foundation. What is the foundation I am referring to? I am glad you asked.
My relationship with Jesus Christ is the foundation of my life. I accepted him into my heart and life when I was a young boy and I have been His since then. He forgave me for my sins and saved me. He has forgiven me countless times since. I have seen Him work in my life over and over. He has carried me through and loved me consistently. He is my foundation.
How does this help me in my daily journey? If you read my list yesterday you will notice my first point is Bible study and prayer. I choose to start every day by reading God’s word and connecting with Him. It centers me. It keeps me closer to Him. It helps me be the person I want to be. It is my daily foundation.
What is the foundation of your day? What habits do you practice to keep you on track?
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