Foundations of Creation Part II

Since a foundation must be finished before proceeding with the structure, the vision of the completed work is paramount.  What is the necessary vision and where do we get it?

The vision is simple: to be healed of sin and the addictions that go with it.  To live in the world and have God live within us.

The power that can make this vision a reality in your life is the Savior, Jesus Christ.  The Son of God atoned for our sins and stands ready to bring us Home.  He said it best: "I have graven thee on the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me."  His purpose is to save us.  He lives and strives to fulfill that purpose.  He laid his foundation and is currently striving to heal you.  Let Him in.

"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and the finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God"

Every step on this journey we take must be taken under His direction.  Your journey to healing begins when you accept that God holds the complete blueprint for both your foundation and your life and wants to help you build it.  The necessary vision is His vision.  Where do we get it?  From Him.

Be patient with yourself as you begin to lay your personal foundation.  This work may be worship, but it is often painful as well.  Remember that no one else sees you with the clarity that God sees you with.  That means that you may not feel initial support for your actions from friends, family, or even strangers.  As you turn your back on harmful habits and embrace the healing power of the Atonement, be prepared for pushback from both internal and external demons.  As you bring more Truth into your life, you'll discover that you've been believing the exact same lies from the devil for years.  If you pay close attention, you'll notice that you stopped progressing in a particular area the moment you believed the first lie.

Lastly, remember that the purpose of this labor is a life of freedom and joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  In the end, you will know in your heart if you are right with God, and that will grant you "the peace that passeth understanding".