The Abundant Life Wellness Plan
Building Your Life Manual
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Building your Life Our personal lives must be built on a Solid Foundation with strong walls to provide shelter for our precious soul and the people around us
The FOUNDATION of our lives must contain TRUTH and be well SECURED upon the ROCK of the Living Word
The foundation of our lives must contain divine TRUTH and be well SECURED upon the ROCK of the Living Word! Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which BUILT his house upon a ROCK: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was FOUNDED upon a ROCK [Foundation]. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the SAND: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the FALL of it. Matthew 7:21-27 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the COST, whether he have sufficient to FINISH it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to BUILD, and was NOT able to finish. Luke 14:28-30 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's BUILDING. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the FOUNDATION, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he BUILD thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this FOUNDATION gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest [become visible]: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved [his soul]; yet so as by fire. Know you not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is HOLY, which temple YOU are. 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Ye also, as lively stones, are BUILT up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him [Christ Jesus] who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous LIGHT: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 1 Peter 2:5-10 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and BUILD the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD. Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and you run every man unto his own house. Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is stayed from her fruit. Haggia 1:3-10
1. The TRUTH we receive – The Living Word or corrupted lies 1. The Incorruptible TRUTH of Christ Jesus is PLANTED in our hearts at salvation 2. Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible SEED, by the Living Word [TRUTH] of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 1 Peter 1:23 3. Christ INSIDE us, the HOPE of glory – Colossians 1:27 4. We are married [UNITED] unto another, even Him who arose from the dead – Romans 7:4 5. He that is joined unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT. 1 Corinthians 6:17 6. For if ye live after the flesh [corruptible lies of sin and selfishness], ye shall DIE: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall LIVE. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption [TRUTH], whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:13-15
2. The FOUNDATION of our lives must be anchored in the TRUTH and BUILT-UP in the Spirit 1. Seek FIRST the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 2. The first principles of the doctrines of Christ is the FOUNDATION that anchor us in the Truth - Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ,
Let us go on unto perfection; Not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and Faith toward God, The doctrine of baptisms, and Laying on of hands, and of The resurrection of the dead, and of Eternal judgment This will we do, if God permit. Hebrew 6:1-3
3. The teachings of Christ as recorded in the four Gospels 4. The Apostles doctrines as recorded in the New Testament 5. The Faith once delivered unto the saints and recorded in the New Testament 6. Nourished in the words of faith and sound doctrine. 1Timothy 4:6 7. Founded and grounded in love. Ephesians 3:17-19 8. Founded and built up in Christ. Colossians 2:7
3. The TOP STRUCTURE of our lives must be ACTIVATED and BUILT upon the source of TRUTH 1. We must possess a clear Vision of the Love of God and have a daily desire to become Christlike as per Philippians 2-3 2. Know and fulfil our eternal Purpose and thus OBEY the will of God inside the Body of Christ as per Romans 12 3. A fully surrendered life to the Word and Will of Abba Father per Matthew 7 4. Matthew 22:37-39. Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 5. A Renewed mind through the washing of the word inside the Body of Christ per Romans 12 6. Live in childlike obedience to the four spiritual disciplines inside the Body of Christ per Acts 2:42 7. Active in Word study, meditation and prayers in my closet 8. Repentance from my sin and iniquities – Matthews 9:13 9. Obedience to the baptism in water - Matthew 3:15 10. His incorruptible WORD [Truth] inside me will transform me to DO the Good, Acceptable and Perfect Will of God – Romans 12 11. By His faith I WILL receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit - Acts 1:8 12. Living in obedience to the weekly participate in the Breaking of Bread with cobelievers inside the Body of Christ as per 1 Corinthians 11:23-33 13. Through the Spirit of Christ inside me, I grow in the measure of Faith that Christ gave me at my salvation – Ephesians 2:5-8 14. Baptised in the Holy Spirit and living a consecrated life unto Christ – Acts 1:8 15. Praying in the Holy Spirit. Jude 1:20 16. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for His TRUTH [SEED] remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 1 John 3:9 17. To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ INSIDE you, the hope of glory! Colossians 1:27 18. Continuously grow in the Gift ministry I received from the ascended Christ Jesus; i.e. apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ! Ephesians 4:11-13 19. Remain united with my brethren inside the Body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 12 20. Living by the Faith of Christ inside me - Galatians 2:16-20 21. Gladly submit to the oversight inside His Body as per Hebrews 13:7-17 22. Remain faithful in SERVING the flock of God inside the Body of Christ – John 21:14-21 23. Being faithful to nurture, nourish and cherish my WIFE and my family, which is the FIRST ministry of every husband – Ephesians 5:20-30
4. The ROOF over our homes [lives] must bring GLORY to our Creator, Almighty Provider and Protector The indwelling Spirit of Christ will MANIFEST the following BLESSINGS in our saved lives: 1. Manifest the nine fruit of the Spirit of Christ per Galatians 5:22-23 Love: This is an on-going concern and care for others, and is only made possible by the keeping of God’s commandments. I John 5:2-3 Joy: This means “gladness.” It comes from serving others - not personal gratification Peace: A state of calmness and tranquillity of mind, the key to having this is found in Psalm 119:165, which states that loving God’s Law gives peace. Longsuffering: Something so rare in this world, this characteristic is the ability to endure adversity for extended periods and take it patiently, knowing that it builds character. James. 5:11 Gentleness: This fruit is akin to “graciousness” as Paul instructed the ministry to be in2 Timothy 2:24. It involves taking extra measures to assist those in need. Goodness: At this present time, only God is “good” (Matthew 19:17). This fruit is better translated generosity. True Christians should strive to become like Him in this way. Matthew 5:48 Faith: One of the most used words in so-called “Christianity” today and yet one of the least understood, genuine FAITH is believing all that God says in His Word and then acting on it. His FAITH in us is the ultimate “saving faith” Ephesians 2:8 Meekness: This is not weakness. Rather, it is strength in humility. Romans 12:13 Temperance: Christ-control is the exact opposite of this world, which is “out of control” on all fronts. We grow in this fruit of the Spirit by seeking the things of the soon-coming kingdom of God. Colossians 3:2 2. Through the Spirit of Christ inside me, I manifest His charity, compassion and care to ALL souls. Colossians 1:27 and 2 Corinthians 4:10-11 3. By Christ dwelling in me I am humble, meek and serve others with gladness and Joy! Matthew 18:4 4. Through the baptism of the Holy Spirit we manifest and serve souls with the nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit - 1Corinthians 12 and 1 Corinthians 14 5. There flows a fountain of Living waters from my life - John 4:14 6. We manifest TRUTH of Great faith, Victory over sin, Power, Strength, and Divine Wisdom. 2 Timothy 1:7-9 7. Nurture, nourish and cherish my wife and children per Ephesians 5:20-30 8. We audibly Manifest the Gift ministry of the Ascended Christ in my life by preaching and teaching the oracles of God to souls - Ephesians 4:11-13 9. Submission one to another and a servant heart 10. Manifest a divine love for the brethren. Psalm 133 11. Care for the sheep and a genuine concern for lost souls. John 21:14-25 12. By Him in me I walk in His Way and obey His Word – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 13. I spiritually and practically manifest His ministry in my life – Luke 4:18-19 14. I become as Christ Jesus - That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the Word of Life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Philippians 2:15-16
A Matter of Fact - The life of every person will MANIFEST on which FOUNDATION he or she is building his life Nevertheless the FOUNDATION of God standeth sure, having this seal; The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. FLEE also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure HEART. But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 2 Timothy 2:19-26 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the FOUNDATION, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed HOW he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man BUILD upon this FOUNDATION gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made MANIFEST [become visible]: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer LOSS: but he himself shall be saved [his soul]; yet so as by fire. Know you not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is HOLY, which temple YOU are. 1 Corinthians 3:9-17
God’s ultimate purpose for us is to BUILD godly character to the point that we are ready to be actively involved inside the Body of Christ on earth. The evidence that we are on the right path is that we are MANIFESTING the character and compassion of Christ unto all souls in our family and community - Amen
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