Tag Archives: Pain and Joy

Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain – Psalm 127:1

Building a family centered around Christ is like building on solid rock; building a house without the Lord is akin to building a house on sinking sand – though the house may stand for a while, its fate was sealed from the moment the choice was made to build on sand! Today, some parents are preoccupied with getting their kids to soccer practice, ballet practice, music lessons, and so many other extracurricular activities. They want their kids to stay busy and do not want their kids to miss out. If they are not careful, they can become like Martha in the bible. In the busyness, they forget that only one thing is needed – to make sure that their kids are raised in the admonition of the Lord! We should never be too busy to pray together, read the bible together, and go to church together. These foundational disciplines help keep the family strong and hold the family together when the storm comes. In all your building, please make sure that your children do not miss out on the spiritual Rock, which is Christ.

I will build my house on the solid rock of Christ     












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Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy – Psalm 126:5

Sowing requires that we let go of whatever we are holding unto. Letting go of things that we are accustomed to holding unto can be difficult. Letting go of a relationship, letting go of a job, or letting go and leaving a place that you love can often be painful and lead to tears. While letting go is tough, the act itself can catalyze growth and propel us forward. Friend, there is a promise in letting go in Christ. The promise in Christ is that what comes after we let go to Him is better. If God is telling you to let go of something, it is because He has a better outcome in mind for you. Beloved, what today holds pales in comparison to the future God has in store for you. So yes, you may cry as you let go, but trust that there is much joy coming your way as you do. Letting go is not giving up! Letting go as instructed by God is planting a seed that is sure to germinate into a tree and produce much fruit in your life.

Joy and laughter await as I let go












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