What is your house built on?

Is your house built on sand or on the solid Rock?

"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." Matthew 7:25

Many of you know that we have had a large storm in our lives recently...Through that, we have been able to see what we built our "house" on and how strong our foundation was. We have built our house on the solid Rock. Although it has been whipped by fierce winds, it still stands. Our foundation is strong, but we did see where there may have been some cracks in it. So we reinforce that foundation.

Our "house" suffered surface damage, shingles lost, siding ripped, and some broken windows. BUT our foundation was stable and there was no deep damage. Jesus can repair ANY damage that is caused in a storm. He is a master Carpenter. :) He can repair it to where it was better than it was before. We just need to give up our hammer and nails and allow Him to do the work. Sure, we need to participate in the repair, but just by assisting perhaps by handing him the tools He needs and then allowing Him to do the work. He, after all, knows a lot more about repairs than I do. :)

God is moving and repairing several hearts, including mine. I am so glad He is so faithful to us that no matter the storm, He is always there ready and willing to repair the damage. I am looking forward to the remodeling He is going to do with His mighty hammer. :) He can repair relationships and broken hearts. He can chisel away years of dirt and grime that build up on our "house." I have to TRUST Him that He will finish a work that He has started. I have to TRUST that no matter what happens in my life, He is looking out for me and wants the best for me.

*Side note* The pictures above are pictures of Canyon de Chelly. (pronounced Canyon de Shay) It is in Arizona. We visited it when we were missionaries in New Mexico. It is a breathtaking place to go. Amazing beauty. I recommend a visit someday...