Settling???
Well, I’m glad that’s settled!” It’s a relief when issues are settled. It may not
be the best solution for all involved, but at least it’s settled. We tell our pets to settle down; we tell our kids to settle down, and sometimes we need to tell
ourselves to settle down!
Though settling can be helpful to de-escalate certain situations, it can also be very destructive. In our physical world, we rely on good engineering and construction practices to prepare stable and lasting foundations. Construction specifications go to great detail to provide strong, solid foundations that are designed to last a lifetime and beyond. Seeing a crack due to settling can be very “unsettling” and the start of a more serious underlying issue.
In comparison to our spiritual lives, Jesus tells us to build on solid Rock. When we build our lives on Jesus and His teachings, we stand on a strong foundation that will never waver even in the strongest storms. Building an ongoing relationship with Jesus and frequent studying of His teachings will help us maintain a strong base and prevent “settling” over time. Like a concrete foundation that has settled and starting to show minor cracks, our spiritual foundation can also “shift” or “settle,” very gradually, eventually causing “cracks” and “flaws” to surface over time.
Fortunately, unlike a physical foundation, our spiritual foundations can be strengthened and
reinforced daily. Through prayer and studying God’s Word, we can continue to build our
spiritual lives on our Rock, Jesus. When life tempts us to stray from the straight path ever so slightly, we have the guidance of Our Lord, and through His Word we can avoid any “settling” that can lead to further future damage. Our Faith in Our Lord is what we build upon each day
to strengthen our foundation, always keeping our spiritual lives on solid ground.
Enjoy the summer months,
Dom Perfetti