Proverbs 14:1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

I have been thinking on this verse a lot since the Lord brought it to mind yesterday. I am reminded that often I am wise but I am often foolish as well. There are days that I live and accomplish much for the Lord and then there are days that I am found tearing down what He has built. This verse needs to be a daily reminder to me not just an occasional one. Am I being wise? Am I intentionally teaching and training my children to glorify God in all they say and do? Am I glorifying God in all I say and do? Or am I being foolish by not considering my words carefully enough, loosing my temper, being slothful, setting a poor example, not studying my Word or spending time in prayer like I should be.

Being a godly mother is one of the highest callings the Lord bestows, am I seeking to do things His way? Am I being a good steward of the home and lives within it that He has entrusted to me? Am I being wise with godly wisdom as I attempt to build my house each and every day or am I being foolish with the world's wisdom, being neglectful rather than intentional for the glory of God?

An evaluation is in order, not just for today but for everyday.

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