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“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” Proverbs 14:1 (NIV)

Navigating a new design to an old pattern – wow that’s just too much work. You see, we are great purchasers of new when old is no longer appealing. But what happens when the exchange involves people?
A hammer and nails we will not find in our designer purse but building, constructing, reinforcing and repairing is often on the agenda. Life gets messy. Differences and preferences separate even the closest of friends. No one is perfect – we’re simply frail human beings defaulting to our natural desires – looking out for “us.” Erecting a barrier, condemning the space and blocking grace can be favored rather than re-building a relationship. Perhaps there’s a bridge of forgiveness to be extended, but ending that relationship seems sweeter.

A little Construction 101 reminds us that a house is only as stable, strong and unshakeable as its foundation. Same principle applies in relationships. A weak foundation is easily disturbed and the crumbling underneath is devastating. If we are not careful, we will tear down, cast aside and discard a priceless treasure. It takes supernatural strength to repair, re-construct, reinforce and repair lives dangling by a thread.

But isn’t that where God found us? Isn’t that where God empowers us? Relationships built upon the rock of grace reflect a strong foundation – a wise woman. I love the way Proverbs challenges us to build up our own relationships, our own home and our own work environment. It’s the Restorer, Redeemer and Reconciler inviting us to react and live wisely. It’s the Sovereign One compelling us to weigh the cost of foolish emotions that tear down and destroy. How we long to be wise women whose house and relationships are built daily upon the truths of God’s word.

“Father, I am so thankful that You build up my life with Your wisdom and grace. How I need You to navigate all the relationships in my life.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life