The Wise Woman Builds

The wise woman builds her house,
   but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.  

Proverbs 14:1

Reading today's Proverb I came upon the following notes that I wanted to share.  The following paragraph is from the Woman's Study Bible.

The fact that this woman is called “wise” indicates that she fears and reverences the Lord. She conscientiously builds her house, making her entire household thrive, because she has learned that wisdom brings the happiness and prosperity she desires for her family. The wise woman cares for her home, causing it to flourish and become a haven to those who live there. She builds her home by making wise choices in her relationships with her husband and children. She works on her marriage, knowing that intimacy does not happen naturally but must be developed. All building takes time, picturing brick set on brick until a sturdy safe home is constructed. In contrast, the foolish woman does not build. She tears down both her possessions and her relationships. She destroys by her own efforts- with her hands, her tongue, her idleness, and her lack of interest. (taken from The Woman’s Study Bible, unknown author)

So quick lesson from Proverbs 14:1

The wise woman:

1. conscientiously builds her house - nothing hap-hazard here.
2. cares for her home - TLC
3. makes wise choices
4. works knowing nothing comes instantly or easy
5. is patient laying brick upon brick one at a time

 In contrast the foolish woman:

1. does not labor
2. is destructive

• with her hands
• her tongue
• her idleness
• her lack of interest

The wise woman - definitely a roll model for me and I hope for you too.

Today's Proverb

 What the Lord says about me and what I often say or think about me sure can be different.  More than anything I need to hear and put to heart what the Lord says about me.



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1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man. Proverb 3

Diligence and Excellence

Pastor Eddie gave a wonderful message yesterday on excellence.  I believe he titled it "Excellence for His Excellency".  Very encouraging about being the very best we can be for the Lord.  Came home last night and read this devotional about diligence.  Very good stuff and very neat how they fit together.

Today I read in Proverbs about a virtuous woman being a crown to her husband.  Excellence and diligence truly are a part of that virtuous woman if she is going to be a crown to her husband.  So my thoughts and prayers today have centered around God helping me in the area of diligence and excellence. 

Had our four little grandchildren over the weekend.  Made more homemade ice-cream (and I wonder why my clothes don't fit? ) and had a good time with them.

Oldest son coming over for tacos tonight and maybe we can fit in a game of Rummy Q.  Hope to talk him into helping us put together the gas fire pit table Precious Husband got me for my birthday.  Maybe if I see the fire pit on the patio it will give me hope that this summer heat will one day be a memory and our beautiful Arizona winters will be here again.  Maybe.

Today's Proverb

Pivotal Proverb For Sure!

Proverb 3:5 says, "trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't lean on your own understanding."  This is the verse the Lord put on my heart 39 years ago when He put an eight month old baby boy into my arms.  I was a single woman with a dream of adopting but I had that scenario planned for the future when I at least had a husband.  With no prospective husband/father in sight I became a single adoptive mother at the age of 22.  My twenty-second birthday was more of baby shower than a birthday party - receiving basic necessities for my new son.

Single parent adoption was pretty much unheard of back those many years ago and none of it made sense to me but God gave me the added faith I needed to trust Him and not lean on my understanding or lack of it.  God's hand changed my life in the natural and most importantly in the spiritual.

Tomorrow Jason and I will celebrate our 39th adoption anniversary - a day that definitely changed my life and one I am so thankful for.  I love my son so much and I am very proud to be his mother.