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I’m in the book of Proverbs today, so if you have a minute, go ahead and open your Bible to the book of Proverbs. It’s funny, I can remember listening to Dr. John Mitchell when I was a student at Multnomah Bible College years ago, and he had a saying. He would say, “Don’t you folks ever read your Bibles?”
It was a running joke at the college, because he was so fast at looking things up! He had a love for the Word of God and he could quote huge passages of Scripture. Whenever it took us a while to find something, he would tease us and ask us if we ever even read our Bibles. What a special person he was—I remember this little joke as inspiring. I wanted to be known as a woman who really did read her Bible.
In a world that seems to have gone so far astray, it’s really comforting to know that God’s Word never changes. We talked about that on Friday.
Proverbs 14:1 says “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands, the foolish one tears hers down.”
If you’ve got your highlighter or your pen, go ahead and underline that. The wise woman builds her house. It’s one thing for us to decide to be wise and its another for us to be intentional about the choices that we make and be intentional about choosing to be wise as we build our homes.
There are many ways that we can build our homes. Let’s think about what those are today, and think about how the Lord might have you be wise in how you build your home. What are some ways that you are wise in some ways that you build relationships with your children and husband? And what are some areas that you might be foolish in?
For me, the biggest struggle that I have had over the years of being a mom and a wife is in the area of my tongue. I have struggled to control the things I say. The Bible says that a foolish woman tears her own house down, and we often tear our own homes down by the things that we say, don’t we? Attitude is everything, so you want to have the right attitude as you come before the Lord. Ask Him to show you what it is that you’re doing to build your house up, and what things you might be doing that could be tearing your house down.
Then, trust Him! He’ll give you exactly what you need when you ask Him for it.The Bible says that those who walk in an upright fashion fear the Lord,” and so today let’s commit our day to the Lord and then walk uprightly with Him. Let’s commit to building our houses and being wise women—and then see what the Lord will do.
Heidi, I just want you to know how much I look forward to these podcasts everyday! Thank you for sharing these!
needed this. Thanks.
I’ve been listening to every podcast so far. Look forward to hearing your words after my bible time in the morning
Interesting…that same scripture was strong on my heart recently as well. Thank you for keeping it in the forefront of my day 🙂 I want my attitude to be one of faith as I live in a divided home with my oldest child astray & many cares that come to destroy faith. This scripture helps remind me, to cast my cares on God & walk in Faith 🙂 Thanks!!
Hi Tammy! Don’t you love how God works! Blessings! 🙂 Heidi
Thank you for sharing! I needed that!!
I have been overwhelmed lately with 4 kids, including a 4 month old with a ton of food allergies. Not to mention a husband who has worked 12-16 hrs every day for the past two months! Yeah harvest! The issue of what I say and how, especially with my kids has been heavy on my heart. I’ve been losing my temper a lot lately. This passage as well as Proverbs 14:3 and 15:1&4 are going up on my fridge right now!
dear, it is always so good to read your articles, I admire you so much for your transparency!
I am Brazilian, but already there was missionary in the U.S., and then return to being there!
But now I’m in my nation, Brazil, and here I mark a generation of wise women!
kiss, love u!
You a always have a good word! Thanks for being faithful to share what God is showing you!
It is such an inspiration to see another godly woman who is struggling yet continuing to strive for the goals, character, and plans that the Lord has desired for her. (oh and if you didn’t know that woman is you!) I feel as if these past few podcast you have done came straight out of my head. I have been feeling very overwhelmed in this season of my life and sadly had really put God on the back burner.. what a huge mistake my attitude, character etc have shown that. I am encouraged and have been trying to meet with the Lord each morning and what a HUGE difference it makes in me, and therefore my children, husband & home. Thank you for these podcast, I am loving them. I am also looking into your firmly planted co op here in TX. Thank you for your work, God really is using you.
I’m so glad, Sarah! Let me know what happens with the co-op—we love those guys! xoxo heidi