Jul. 30, 2008 - If the ax is dull...
If the ax is dull and it's edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success. Ecclesiastes 10:10
As I read this verse yesterday I couldn't help but think about what it meant. It didn't mean, throw away the ax and go buy a new one. It didn't mean just give up, it's hopeless. It means it takes more strength and knowlege, but you can succeed, even with worthless tools.
As I read this verse I realized that there is no excuse for a home in disorder because it's small, or because it isn't arranged in a manner that makes sense. There is no excuse because "my house makes it hard to keep clean". No, it just means that I have to have more strength and diligence and that I have to learn more. I need to seek out solutions to work with what I have.
So my interpretations of this verse today is:
If my house is small and arranged poorly, more strength and energy is needed, but with skill I can have an orderly home.
What do you think? Does God give us an excuse, or does He make it clear we need to stop whining
Comments
Jul. 30, 2008 - Ouch!
Posted by kcmyworld
I think He also wanted you to give this reminder to me! I spent yesterday meditating on Prov 14:1 about where the wise woman builds her house but the foolish tears it down with her own hands. Evidently, He has a theme going for me.
Robin
Jul. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dee
He is totally trying to get through to me about this too ;)
Jul. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by quietcajun
It kind of seems like it says, "Failing to plan is planning to fail... so think ahead!" Maybe?
Your afghan is going in the mail this afternoon when I go grocery shopping, Lord willing! (I am waiting for oldest dd to finish her algebra first!)
