The decisions we make in life can be aligned with a path of light and salvation. Discover in the following verses the way to attract hope to your heart.
"Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it" 1 Peter 3:8-11
To carry out any type of construction or architectural undertaking will require a set of professionals, technicians and trained personnel to carry out everything in a timely manner. In addition, certain elements must be chosen so that it will last over time.
Of course, it will depend on the type of needs we have and want, since it is not the same to try to build an 8-story residential building or a cabin in the mountains. Even probably the materials that we will require to build it will have to be adjusted to the geography of the area where the project will be erected.
If we are the creators and builders, we have the responsibility to make sure that everything fits together, that it is suitable for people to live in, and also that it will not break or be destroyed by the first wind that blows.
"I will raise up Cyrus in my righteousness: I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild my city and set my exiles free, but not for a price or reward, says the Lord Almighty." Isaiah 45:13
For this we must know every corner of the place and assign a specific place for each piece and element. We must lay a solid foundation that will allow us to sustain the foundations that will allow us to raise the structure to the desired level.
Building trust in a relationship, whether it is a work or a couple relationship, is a daily task. Where we must offer and give. Understanding that the other person was formed and raised in a totally different way from us. We have to adapt and generate a bridge between our acts, actions, looks, words and even many times we have to do the most difficult thing, which is to understand the other person.
"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." Jeremiah 17:7
This type of bonding development manifests itself and feeds back in a reciprocal way: we cannot expect to receive without first giving. We should not pretend that the other person understands me because he/she does not know us, nor should we anticipate and be prejudiced about his/her beliefs or needs.
Now then, let us raise our spirits a little and think to ourselves: What is happening with our construction with the Holy Spirit? Are we doing all the necessary tasks to be and understand our devotion to the Faith? Questions that begin to arise if we understand that in God we will find the firmness and the best foundation to move forward in our lives.
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6
He will be the master plan of our trust and our decisions. Jesus will be the architect who will guide us on Earth as in Heaven, He will allow us to learn from our mistakes, He will be able to elevate our knowledge to the maximum possible to understand the desires of our hearts, without ties or conflicts. He invites us from the Cross to generate an openness with a marked purpose in Faith, knowing that the Holy Spirit is in each of the people around us.
"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:8-9
Strengthening the encounter between Faith and us is a daily task. The bond must be built from a deep place in our being, trying to seek that within us the foundations are formed where the Holy Spirit can sustain and grow.
Stirring up the goodness of our hearts through the word of God, prayer and good will. To be able to look to heaven and nourish our souls with the blessing of our Heavenly Father will give us the necessary confidence to live with the divine purpose marked in every action and decision we can make.