Scripture, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
And the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. (1 Cor. 3:13)

The whole matter of building one's life in our blessed Lord is much more important than most Christians realize. Paul begins this sermon to the Corinthians with the figures of speech from agriculture: planting, watering, and harvesting. That, of course, is the way God works. The Christian life and ministry is a living thing. But when it comes to realizing that there is a divine design, a godly plan, and a sovereign set of specifications for a believer's life, Paul changes the figure to architecture and writes, "According to the grace of God, given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth there upon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (3:11-12).

Yes, it's very important how we build our lives by our actions and attitudes because these "construction materials" will one day be tested by fire at the Judgment Seat of Christ (3:13). Let's be sure that our "house" will not crumble due to "bad bricks"!

Small thought here
How do you find and fulfill God's plan for your life? First, yield to God every day. He is the master architect and will use the Holy Spirit within you to superintend the work. Second, as you deliberately and daily obey the Lord's will, you also become a part of the building process. Together God and you are achieving an eternal design, something which will be shining and God-glorifying a million years from now. Hallelujah for that!