There is a considerable amount of construction and reconstruction taking place in many of our cities. Communities are being developed and redeveloped. Churches, businesses, and agencies are either renovating their facilities or erecting new edifices. As we build concrete structures, we must also acknowledge that such things as marriage, family, friendship, and ministry require building. Moreover, we must understand that proper building of anything only occurs when we invite and allow God alone to build "it.”

We may assume that we know how to create wholesome relationships and helpful services, but without The Builder's approval and blueprint, our efforts are fruitless. No one but God girds us with the essentials that allow us to go through fiery experiences and not be burned and through the great waters of life and not be overwhelmed. Only God builds salubrious relationships and areas of service that are rooted in His every word and established on such firm foundations as love, forgiveness, obedience, truth, integrity, hope, faith, patience, understanding, forbearance, respect, kindness, submission, and commitment.

Astrologists, palm readers, numerologists, crystals, soap operas, spiritual guides, and how to gurus, falsify our future and never give glory to God for our successes or well-being. They subscribe to self-construction, which is a weak and failing foundation. Unlike these contenders, The Master Builder constructs for His glory and assures that what we have done for Him will last. He knows our frame, destiny, purpose, needs, and desires. Thus, when He builds the "it" in our lives more than we ask for or even think of is extended to us.

God can construct holiness and more in our lives. His desire is for us to experience His perfect peace, full joy, holy honor, and agape love, through a relationship with Him. To rest in our knowledge will lead to unhappiness, self-denial, constant damage control strategies, and self-destruction. Avoid working to minimize the damage done to others and self by letting God build the "its" in your life.