By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
This is a good reminder for me today. It just brings me back to what truly is my foundation: Christ. Not my abilities (or maybe my lack of!!), not my plans, dreams or ambitions...nor education. As Josh and I contemplate, pray, and think about what we want our life to look like, we want it to grounded in Him.
We've learned a few things this summer, ok, maybe more than a "few" things. :) We also know that the process of "learning" never stops. We are excited for our return home, not because we want to leave, but because we know some exciting things will be taking place this next year! There's much to be done in our community and I know God is moving in a mighty way through our church family. We also praise Him for allowing us the opportunity to join Him in what He is doing in this world and for giving us an opportunity to continue to dream of how we can continue to be used by and for Him! So, with these verses in mind, we build upon the foundation which has already been laid and it's my prayer for you today that you continue to build your life upon the foundation of Jesus Christ as well!
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