Oct. 14, 2008 - Grief or Blessings?

Do we bring grief to our loved ones or do we bless them by our lives?  I have been reading in Genesis about Esau's wives and how they brought grief to both Isaac and Rebekah.  I wonder if they brought grief to Esau too.  How does one bring grief to one's family? 

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

Does being foolish bring grief to your family?  What is foolishness?

Psalm 14:1 says:  The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."

Proverbs 15:2 says:  The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, but the mouth of fools spouts folly.

If I live my life as if there is no God and do not seek His wisdom, I will surely bring grief to my family and tear down my own house.  Maybe it won't be torn down today or tomorrow and maybe not even for years, but I will tear it down with my own hands. 

How does a woman bless their family and be that wise woman who builds her home?

Proverbs 1:7 says:  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 2:6 says: For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-7 says:  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

So do we bring grief or blessings?  Each day is a gift from the Lord and we can use it to tear down our family or to bless it.  There were many years that I am sure that I brought grief to my family; years that I would not acknowledge God.  One day the Lord saved me and changed my life forever.  Did I instantly stop grieving my family?  Oh, I am sure that I still grieved them, but the Lord began to change me and He gave me knowledge and understanding.  He teaches me daily what it means to bless my family and He forgives me and restores me when I fail.

Do you know God?  Do you seek Him? This day that we are living right now can be used to build and bless our family, to bring knowledge and understanding.  To bring a gentle answer, encouragement and love.  In times of uncertainty and times of peace may we be strong in the Lord and be that wise woman who builds her house.

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Oct. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by magg93

Great post!
Thank you again for your call yesterday...it was greatly appreciated. :)

Have a Great Day!
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