Cornerstone

There is this thing about the cornerstone of a building that ensures that every other building block is aligned well. 

The cornerstone is built in such a way that once it is in place, it serves as the map or reference for the laying of all the other stones which make up a building. 

Today, I write to those who easily get overwhelmed because they are juggling so many things from career to family to love to business to their personal lives...

I am so thankful to God that I currently find myself in a space where I have come to realize how impossible it is to get through my day without Jesus. Literally. 

I know that in the Bible, Jesus Is referenced as the "Stone the builders rejected which has become the cornerstone". That is true and this has become my experience. 

Today, I woke up tired, not feeling too well but having a lot on my plate to get done. I was late, behind time for a meeting and just not prepared for my day. 

So when I woke up, my first instinct was to rush to get things done and head to my meeting.

But, by the Grace of God, I paused and chose to read God's Word and have my quiet time and just seek His face and His grace, really. 

When I was in prayer, Holy Spirit brought to my spirit the revelation of the cornerstone. 

He showed my how like a skillful builder, my job isn't to overwhelm myself with the many bricks and blocks which make up my life. 

He rather showed me to focus on the cornerstone and how the cornerstone puts all the other stones together. 

I had heard of the cornerstone but I hadn't intentionally read much on it. 

And so I did. 

What struck me was when I saw online that the cornerstone serves as the reference point from which all the other stones are placed. 

And it got me thinking... 

The second thing that struck me was that when I was praying, I realized how I had been trying to put these small stones together by myself and by my own strength. I don't want to do that anymore. 

There are so many of us who are busily chasing the other stones and trying to put them together without a reference point. In our minds, some of us may think we have reference points but when we really look at it, these reference points are also small stones trying to find their way. 

So, to the sister or brother or father or new mum trying to find her way, allow me to show you the way. 

Really, prioritize your time with Jesus above everything. 

Just focus on Him. 

Immerse yourself in His Word. 

Practice His presence. 

Walk with Him daily. 

Talk with Him every chance you get. 

You will see how gradually and day by day, things will begin to fall in place and take shape.  The building will take shape.

Do not think I have mastered this and I am so perfect and well-put together. By the help of Holy Spirit, I am giving this my best and I will keep at it as He helps me. And He will help you too if you so desire. 

God bless you and take care. 

Till next week, 

Love, 

Mary Magdalene.