A Well-Built Life

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.

– Psalms 1:3

When looking for a builder to construct your home, your most important question is: “Are his homes well built?” The Scriptures refer to the importance of a well- crafted life that can withstand the pressures of living.

Therefore, how can one achieve a well- built life?

The well- built life follows God’s design. A person should seek to do the Father’s will, not His own. Do you walk in the paths God has ordained, or do you continually insert selfish changes of direction? Doing what the Lord wants for your life might be an enduring task at first but eventually, it will take you to the more enjoyable significant things. God’s provisions and guidance will be upon you if you learn to follow Him. You should learn to value what is valuable to Him. You should learn to submit on His commands, on His authority.

The well- built life has a solid foundation. That foundation is a love for and obedience to the Word of God. The love of God is immeasurable. Nothing that you do can make Him stop from loving you because God is love. In fact, He can do anything for you because He loves you the most. Jesus Christ is the best expression of His love. The best life is achieved if you have Jesus Christ in your heart. The only one who died and rose again for you. Another thing is obedience. God is well pleased in your obedience than any sacrifices. To obey is to submit, to follow, and to agree. Obeying God means that you are being one with Him. That is what God wants, that you and Him will be unified with love.

The well- built life is faithful in little things. The attention to detail distinguishes a good builder. A loyal disciple of Christ is steadfast and careful in small as well as large things: the tone of your voice, your reactions to frustration, and what you watch on the television. Sometimes, we tend to be neglectful about the little areas or things that we do but those little things becomes the starting point of evil’s attacks. So, you have to be watchful on every little thing that you do because it is part of the whole.

God looks at the whole you, not just a part or not just a portion of yourself but the whole you. Every little detail about you matters to Him because you are precious in His sight. You are significant that is why He is very particular in every aspect of your life. Why? It is simply because he loves you the most.  He loves you and that is why He wants the best for you. His design for you is to have an excellent life and have it to the fullest.