HOW THE 8 BUILDING BLOCKS DEVELOPED

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I’ve believed in God for a long time. I’ve seen Him work in my life—He’s picked me up when I was down, opened doors I couldn’t open myself, and given me more chances than I deserved.

But despite all that, I kept seeing the same pattern over and over again:
I'd get back on my feet, start doing well, build something good—then something would happen, and it would all fall apart again. Over time, I came to expect it. Progress, crash, restart. Progress, crash, restart.

It was discouraging.
It made me question myself.
And at times, it even made me question God.

But one day, I stopped asking what went wrong around me, and started asking:

What’s missing inside me?
Why can’t I seem to hold onto what God gives me?
Why does the same cycle keep repeating?
 

That’s when things started to change.

In my search for answers, I came across a truth that kept surfacing in Scripture—something the prophets often cried out for:

“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Jeremiah 6:16
 

The ancient paths aren’t old-fashioned religion. They’re the timeless ways of God—His design for life, order, stability, and blessing. I realized I had gotten away from them.
I had faith, but I didn’t have foundation. I had experiences, but I didn’t have structure.

Then I came to another turning point: I finally understood what God’s covenant really means.

The covenant is not just a promise from God to bless me. It’s a two-sided agreement—God’s promises and my responsibility.
God is faithful—but I have a part to play. Not to earn His love, but to walk in alignment with His ways.

That’s when the dots began to connect.
The real issue wasn’t just the world around me or even the spiritual attacks I faced.
It was that I had never built the inner structure—the character, habits, and understanding—needed to walk in covenant with God.

That’s when these 8 Building Blocks came into focus.
Each one of them represented a missing piece of my foundation.
Each one brought me back to the ancient paths, and aligned me with covenant living.

(And how they protect, strengthen, and stabilize your life in Christ)

Definition: Applying biblical truth in real-life situations with wisdom and balance.
Why it matters:
The ancient paths are not mystical—they are doable. God’s wisdom isn’t just for church—it’s for business, family, finances, and choices. Practicality helped me stop over-spiritualizing life and start walking with real, biblical sense.

Covenant Connection:
Living God’s way means applying His truth in every area of life—not just believing it.

Scripture:

“The prudent give thought to their steps.” — Proverbs 14:15
 

Definition: Taking ownership of your actions, decisions, and the things God has entrusted to you.
Why it matters:
The covenant requires participation. I had to stop blaming others or waiting for someone else to fix things. Taking responsibility was the beginning of strength in my life.

Covenant Connection:
God fulfills His promises, but I must walk in obedience and steward what He gives.

Scripture:

“Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” — Romans 14:12
 

Definition: Diligently working with focus and consistency—especially in what God has called you to do.
Why it matters:
Effort is part of the ancient path. It honors God. I realized that faith does not cancel effort—it calls for it. When I applied consistent effort, I saw long-term fruit instead of short-term hype.

Covenant Connection:
God blesses what we build with Him—not what we expect Him to build without us.

Scripture:

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart…” — Colossians 3:23
 

Definition: Continuing through hardship and delay without quitting or turning back.
Why it matters:
I had to learn that the covenant life is not always easy—but it is worth it. Persistence broke the cycle of quitting too soon and helped me push through spiritual resistance.

Covenant Connection:
Endurance proves the genuineness of your faith and your loyalty to God’s path.

Scripture:

“Let us not grow weary in doing good…” — Galatians 6:9
 

Definition: Opening your life to wise counsel, correction, and support from others.
Why it matters:
One reason I fell so many times was because I tried to walk alone. But the ancient path is walked in community, not isolation. Accountability gave me guardrails I never had before.

Covenant Connection:
Covenant is lived in relationship—God with us, and us with one another.

Scripture:

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17
 

Definition: The inner resolve to stand firm in your convictions and follow through, no matter the cost.
Why it matters:
Resolution gave me spiritual backbone. It helped me stop wavering and start standing. Once I resolved to follow God’s way no matter what, my life stopped drifting.

Covenant Connection:
God’s covenant is made with those who will hold fast—who decide and do not turn back.

Scripture:

“But Daniel purposed in his heart…” — Daniel 1:8
 

Definition: Doing your best with what you have, out of reverence and honor for God.
Why it matters:
Excellence reminded me that how I handle little things determines how God can trust me with greater things. It helped me stop cutting corners and start treating everything as sacred.

Covenant Connection:
Excellence reflects God's nature. The covenant calls us to mirror His character.

Scripture:

“Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings…” — Proverbs 22:29
 

Definition: Making wise, Spirit-led choices and walking steadily in God’s purpose.
Why it matters:
For years, I lacked direction. I reacted instead of responding. Once I embraced decision-making rooted in God's Word and Spirit, my path became clearer, and my steps became firm.

Covenant Connection:
God directs the steps of those who acknowledge Him—He doesn’t steer a parked life.

Scripture:

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:6
 

The Covenant of God is not just about promises—it's about partnership.
The Ancient Paths are not just old—they are right, timeless, and powerful.
And these 8 Building Blocks are not just tools—they are essentials.
 

If you’re tired of the cycle—if you’re ready to stop falling and start standing—you don’t just need another word. You need to build.
And when you build on God’s covenant, walk His ancient paths, and lay these blocks in place...

You will become unshakable.