It is natural for any individual to seek approval and affirmation since this helps in boosting one’s confidence and provides courage in a sense that one is seen , heard and acknowledged.
As positive as this can be, you need to pay attention to self and ensure you do not lean on the powerful support you get and avoid building in it .
Building is constructing what exists into a meaningful shape .
As an individual you are a powerhouse that carries all materials to put into form what is within you, the basic principle of building right is getting the foundation right.
Foundation is the lower portion of the building usually located below ground level, which transmits the loads of the super structure to the supporting soil. A foundation is therefore that part of the structure which is in direct contact with the ground to which loads are transmitted.
A failure in foundation is a failure in the lasting formation of what is within you .
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF A FOUNDATION?
1. REDUCTION OF LOAD INTENSITY
Foundation distributes the loads of the super structure, to a larger area so that the intensity of the load is at its base .
Is your foundation capacitated to carry your load ? Without a proper foundation you’ll build for disaster .Ensure you understand the power of your foundation and what material it is made of . Why would you choose a customised foundation material when there is an all powerful foundation that accommodates every kind of plan and ensures it is properly established.
2. EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF LOAD
Foundations distribute the non-uniform load of the super structure evenly to the sub soil.
Your complete structure formation is dependent on the surfacing of the basic materials whether spiritual , physical or emotional are distributed properly in order for the structure to be even .
3.LATERAL STABILITY
It anchors the super structure to the ground, thus imparting lateral stability to the super structure. This stabilises the building, against sliding and overturning, due to horizontal forces (such as wind, earthquake etc.) Every formation comes with challenges Is your foundation strong enough to stand tests that might try to sway you away from your vision ? You need to be in an assured state so that you do not engage in wrong investments .
4. SAFETY AGAINST UNDERMINING
It provides the structural safety against undermining or scouring due to burrowing animals and flood water.
Safety is human’s primary need . Can your foundation guard your full being ? Can it withstand seen and unseen battles ?
In life there are parasites that will always try to pull down your progress , it is critically important to build on the right foundation.
What are foundation failure causes ?
-Not using Christ as your foundation
What is within you was deposited before you were even in your mother’s womb. Your psychology can not fathom every spiritual activity regarding the physical manifestation of your progress . There are areas which you need the revelation of Christ in order to be aligned and use the right tools in forming into physical what is within you.
Making Christ your source and foundation is a guaranteed insurance for the stability of the finished structure .
– Do not build on praises and acknowledgements
Building on people’s praises and approval will cause a collapse in your structure, because people will support what makes sense to them and when your approach changes , their support is not guaranteed in which this might dismay your vision . Take praises and acknowledgement as a challenge to be better and not a point of rest due to thinking people are satisfied with your offer.
– Do not build on your economic status
Funds may be exhausted meaning, if you build your base as your finances ,you’ll loose the structure within when you run out of your financial source .
– Do not build on your social standing
I am sure you have witnessed celebrities who were once powerful, being in the lowest state In life . The same people who gave them their vote of confidence will shift their interest to another . If your are built on the wrong foundation , when your social status crumbles ,it will crumble with your Vision.
– Do not build on people .
Some people have lowered their powerfulness, due to waiting for someone to create a platform for them. There is power in starting; your supporting resources are within you . If your resources are in a human form , God will connect you .Do not wait for a cousin to find you a job or your previous school band member give you a gig in his concert . Rise and shine for the glory of the Lord is upon you.
In conclusion , the finished structure within you has been there before the money existed . Do not let anything or force stop you . Get yourself up and start running your race . No matter how scattered your building material seems , rest assured ,it is enough to build the full and big structure that is in you. Make Jesus the foundation and put your faith up high.