Tag: Foundation

April 21, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

A Father’s Foundation

Opening Verse

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

Introduction

A strong foundation is everything. You can’t expect a house to stand if the ground it rests on is weak. It’s the same with children. Fathers are not just providers — they are builders. If you’re a man and God has trusted you with children, then He expects you to lead, guide, and show them how to live. Otherwise, you leave them with broken pieces and cracked walls that they’ll spend years trying to repair.

Devotional Story

A man once raised his children with good intentions, but no direction. He worked hard, brought food to the table, and even took them to church from time to time. But he never taught his sons how to pray. He never showed his daughters what a godly man looks like. He never opened the Bible in front of them or lived what he claimed to believe.

He thought that being present was enough. But presence without purpose leaves gaps. The man didn’t realize that you have to be intentional. You have to bless your children so they know what it means to walk in God’s favor and pass that blessing on.

Years passed. His children grew. And while they knew of God, they didn’t know God. Their lives were shaky. They made mistakes he could’ve helped them avoid. One of them said, “I had to teach myself everything I wish my dad had shown me.”

The man looked back with regret. He didn’t hate his children’s choices. He just realized they never had the foundation he thought he gave them.

What This Means

It’s not enough to say “do right.” You have to show right. Children build their lives on what they see and what they’re taught. If the father doesn’t lead in truth, then his children start from scratch — sometimes wounded, often lost.

Your job is not only to feed them but to form them. Teach them to walk in the fear of God. Correct them when they’re wrong. Bless them when they follow righteousness. Be the example. Because if you don’t lay the foundation, the world will pour its own concrete — and it won’t hold.

Being intentional means speaking life into them. It means taking time to pray with them, lay hands on them, and speak blessing over their future. If you want them to be a blessing, you must first bless them.

Think About This

  • What kind of foundation are you building for your children?

  • Are you intentional about shaping their walk with Christ?

  • Have you spoken blessing over their lives today?

Prayer

Father in Heaven,
Help me be the man You’ve called me to be. Let me not just be a father in name, but in action and truth. Give me the wisdom to teach, the strength to lead, and the humility to admit when I’ve failed. Help me to be intentional — not passive. Let my words bless my children so they may rise and be a blessing to others. Let them stand on a foundation of faith, not confusion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:4 (KJV)

August 12, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

One Nation Under God

Opening Verse

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” — Psalm 33:12, KJV

Introduction

The phrase “One Nation Under God” is more than just a line in a pledge; it’s a declaration of our foundation. Yet, many are quick to argue that religion and politics should not mix. The truth is, this debate isn’t really about religion. It’s about the acknowledgment that without God, a nation ceases to be what it was meant to be.

Devotional Story

Consider the history of nations that have removed God from their core. These nations often find themselves in moral decay, instability, and confusion. When a nation acknowledges God, it aligns itself with a higher standard, one that transcends human wisdom and law. This alignment brings blessing, order, and purpose.

Imagine a country where God is no longer recognized. Its laws and ethics would be founded on shifting sands, changing with every wave of cultural trends. Without a divine moral compass, the nation drifts, lost in a sea of uncertainty.

On the other hand, a nation under God is one that recognizes the source of true justice and morality. It is a nation that can stand firm, knowing that its foundation is unshakeable because it rests on the eternal truths of God.

What This Means

When we say “One Nation Under God,” we are not imposing religion; we are acknowledging the necessity of divine guidance in maintaining the fabric of our nation. Without God, we are without true direction. A nation without God is like a body without a soul—alive, but not truly living.

Think About This

Are we as a nation acknowledging God in our decisions, laws, and daily life? Or are we trying to build a nation on human wisdom alone, forgetting the divine foundation that truly sustains us?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we pray for our nation, that it may return to You as its foundation. Help us to remember that without You, we are lost. Guide our leaders and our people to seek Your wisdom in all things, that we may truly be One Nation Under God. Amen.

Closing Verse

“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” — Proverbs 14:34, KJV

June 17, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

A Firm Foundation

Opening Verse

“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.”

– Matthew 7:24-25 (KJV)

 

Introduction

Life often feels like a journey on a muddy road. When the rain comes, it turns everything to slippery mud, making it hard to walk without slipping or getting dirty. But if there are rocks on that road, they provide a stable foundation to step on, keeping us from getting stuck or falling.

 

Devotional Story

Imagine you are walking down a country road after a heavy rain. The path is muddy and treacherous, making each step uncertain. Without a firm place to step, you find yourself slipping, struggling to maintain balance, and covered in mud. Now imagine the same road, but this time, large, sturdy rocks are embedded in the mud. Each step becomes secure, and you can navigate the path without slipping or getting dirty.

 

This image mirrors our spiritual journey. Without a solid foundation, we easily get stuck in life’s challenges and temptations. But with a firm foundation, like the rocks on that muddy road, we can walk confidently, no matter how slippery the path becomes.

 

What This Means

Jesus Christ is our firm foundation. Just as rocks provide stability on a muddy path, His teachings and presence give us the stability we need to navigate life’s challenges. When we build our lives on His words and follow His guidance, we stand firm, even when life gets tough. The storms may come, but we won’t be shaken because our foundation is strong.

 

Think About This

– Are you feeling stuck in the mud of life’s difficulties?

– How can you ensure your foundation is built on the solid rock of Jesus’ teachings?

– What steps can you take today to strengthen your faith and reliance on Jesus?

 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for being our solid rock and foundation. Help us to build our lives on Your word and Your promises. When the storms of life come, remind us to stand firm on the truth of Your teachings. Keep us from slipping and getting stuck in the mud of life’s challenges. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

Closing Verse

“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

– 1 Corinthians 3:11 (KJV)

March 24, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

Jesus Christ, The Rock

Opening Verse

“He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.” – Deuteronomy 32:4 (KJV)

Introduction

Throughout history, the image of a rock has symbolized strength, stability, and reliability. In the spiritual realm, this symbol takes on a profound meaning when we refer to Jesus Christ as our Rock. This is not just a metaphor but a deep truth about the nature of our Savior.

Devotional Story

Imagine a small village near a mighty river. The river is prone to flooding, and over the years, the villagers have suffered much loss. However, at the heart of the village stands a large, unmovable rock. When the floods come, the villagers find refuge on this rock, safe from the surging waters.

This rock is much like Jesus Christ in our lives. The floods represent the trials and tribulations we face – the fear, the uncertainty, and the despair. Just as the villagers run to the rock to find safety, we too can run to Jesus, our Rock, in times of trouble. He provides a place of refuge, a place where the floodwaters cannot reach us.

What This Means

Referring to Jesus Christ as the Rock means recognizing Him as our firm foundation in life. It means understanding that, regardless of the storms that may come our way, we have a stable and secure place. Jesus is unchanging, strong, and dependable. In Him, we find protection and safety.

Think About This

Have you ever felt like you were being overwhelmed by the challenges in your life, much like the village threatened by the flood? How does knowing that Jesus is your Rock change the way you face these challenges?

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank You for being our Rock and our Fortress. In times of trouble, let us remember to turn to You, knowing that You provide a safe refuge. Help us to build our lives on You, the solid foundation, so that when the storms come, we will not be shaken. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:” – Matthew 7:24 (KJV)q