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

– Proverbs 14:1 (NIV)

 

Daily Meditation: Proverbs 14:1, Psalm 127

 

Kids have an intrinsic and endless drive to create and build. If you’ve seen them play with blocks, you know what I mean. They try so hard to build great castles and high towers, and then inevitably, they make one wrong move and the whole thing comes tumbling down. But in a moment they’re back at it, building again.

 

I think that’s the way God meant it to be. He has placed within us a passion to build, to create, to nurture, and to plan. That is what I believe the “wise woman” who “builds her house” is all about. We need to devote ourselves to building with excellence in whatever area God has directed us. Whether that is a family, a career, and/or a ministry, we need to seek to build with wisdom and grace. 

 

God has placed desires within your heart. So go ahead, build that castle, and don’t become discouraged when the pieces fall. Let God guide you and steady your hands so that you’re not working alone; let him work through you. Even though our “castles” may seem to be tumbling down, with God’s help we can build higher than we’ve ever dreamed!

 

“God’s plans for my future are far greater than my fears.”

– Helen Fagan

 

 

Be fearless: It’s been said that we are the architects of our own destiny. I think building castles comes naturally because it is part of who we are. Our master builder will help us follow his plan. So keep building, and don’t let anyone knock your work (or you!) down.

 

Let’s let 2019 be the year we grow closer to the Lord and become the fearless, strong, and faithful woman we are meant to be in Him! In Be Fearless, Julie Clinton provides a scripturally-sound guide for finding freedom, purpose, joy… and fearlessness.  Be Fearless is now available in our store! https://www.aacc.net/product/be-fearless/ Consider working through Be Fearless with another extraordinary woman or group this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let’s let 2019 be the year we grow closer to the Lord and become the fearless, strong, and faithful woman we are meant to be in Him! In Be Fearless, Julie Clinton provides a scripturally-sound guide for finding freedom, purpose, joy… and fearlessness.  Be Fearless is now available in our store! https://www.aacc.net/product/be-fearless/ Consider working through Be Fearless with another extraordinary woman or group this year.