Matthew 7:24-27

24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” - Matthew 7:24-27

Dear Jesus, 

When hard moments come, I don't want to be depending on my own wisdom, the opinions of others or faulty human tendencies.  I want to be standing on your word alone.  I look through your teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and I see rock solid objective truth and unrelenting light on the path of life.  You make me honest with myself and humble with my actions toward others.  You replace my duplicity with integrity and faith based obedience.  You lead me to want your grace and forgiveness.  Help me to remember to practice your word in my life instead of leaning on my own understanding. 

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson

Jesus' words about relationships with God and people are the foundation for social and spiritual health. 

Additional Reading: Psalm 127, Isiah 55:8-13, Hebrews 4:12