Cody Braddock's Blog

Tag: building

  • Showing Hospitality

    Today’s Insight in the Word-
    Romans 12 –     As one body we are to help other parts of the body.  Do you not tend to your ankle if you twist it, or bandage your finger when it is cut, or wrap your arm if it is broken.  So we should also mend the body of Christ.  We show hospitality and kindness to others so that we may represent the body of Christ and glorify God.  In everything we do it should be evident that we are representations of the Lord in whom we believe and live for.  One should never have to ask whether we are saved because we should be saturated in love and pouring out to those that need God Almighty!

    Vs 13 – “Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.”

    Walking in the Word – I am going to focus on sacrificing and showing hospitality to those who seek Christ our Savior.  I am going to make sure that love and mercy overflows from my life into theirs.  I desire to be a living example of the LOVE of GOD in everyone’s life I meet.  I do not wish to be what the world wants, but rather what God has put me here to be…an example and representation of His love and mercy!

    Prayer Response to the Word – Father, to You alone be the glory.  I am merely a wretch, but You have made me feel like a king.  You have adorned me like one of Your angels and have given me my name!  To You alone be the glory.  I feel You in my heart and mind even when the world shakes my soul.  Your peace exceeds all understanding!  Have mercy on me my Lord!  I am thankful to be here today and that You have saved me from this dark world.  I ask that You send me people that I can help and love!  In Jesus’ precious name, Amen!

  • Building in Vain?

    Today’s Insight in the Word-
    Psalm 127:1 –     In this day and age it seems that everyone is moving rapidly through life.  We are in the mindset to hurry-it-up.  It seems that most are squeezing in things in the few precious minutes they have and rarely take time to have a breath of fresh air.  However, it is crucial to make time for the ones we care about most.  In building a life we must have a strong and unmovable foundation or we are building in vain.  We must take time to put off things that do not last and make time for the things and the ones that do.  That being said, it is important that we not waste time on that…building a structure that lasts.  In order for this structure to last it must have a heavy foundation, deeply rooted in the earth, or we have watched and labored in vain…
    Vs 1 – “Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.  Unless the LORD watches over the city,  the guards stand watch in vain.”

    Walking in the Word – I desire to build a foundation in my relationships that is deeply rooted in the Lord.  I want to exchange a self-centered life for that of a Christ-centered life.  I want to exchange selfishness with selflessness and become a pillar that can support me.  I want to be a guardian, protector, care-giver, and leader of my family.  I want to love others as Christ Jesus loves me.

    Prayer Response to the Word – Father, I ask that You help me to build strong roots and a strong building for me and my family.  I ask that at the center of that building that You dwell in it and rule my life.  I ask that You give me wisdom and understanding when I lack and a heart for discernment among Your people.  I ask You Lord that You raise me up to be a leader among the people and that You empower me to do Your will.  I ask all of this that I may glorify You Lord, and I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.