May 13, 2023 - Matthew‬ ‭7:24-27

“Everyone who hears my teaching and applies it to his life can be compared to a wise man who built his house on an unshakable foundation. When the rains fell and the flood came, with fierce winds beating upon his house, it stood firm because of its strong foundation. “But everyone who hears my teaching and does not apply it to his life can be compared to a foolish man who built his house on sand. When it rained and rained and the flood came, with wind and waves beating upon his house, it collapsed and was swept away.” Matthew 7:24-27TPT

Lord, storms are inevitable in our life, so teach us how to build strong homes on you, our Rock. We thank you that no matter what storms come our way, if our foundation is the Rock, we will not be moved. Show us any place in our lives where we have taken shortcuts and part of our foundation isn’t on the Rock. Then show us what we need to do to fix this situation. Teach us how to build strong homes on you.

Lord, we don’t know what our future holds or what we need to face that future effectively. Show us how to effectively build what we will need. It will be too late to try and build once the storms are here or the need has arrived. Help us to follow your instructions to us even if they don’t always seem easy or even make sense. Help us always remain teachable and learn all we need to know for all that is to come.

Lord, help us walk in obedience to all you ask of us. We thank you for the plans you have for us and that when we listen, you give us the instructions we need to be ready. You are such an amazing God. We thank you for always being with us. You look after us and take care of us. We are so blessed to be loved by you. Help us love you back in the same way.

In Jesus name, amen.