The basics for building your home/family, is wisdom. Without it, your life cannot even be built. Your attempts at construction will flounder if you are working without wisdom. And any builder will tell you that you have to start with a firm foundation. Understanding is that foundation. Understanding can be either a noun, a verb, or an adjective. As a noun, it can refer to an agreement between two or more people. Such as in the “britishy” movies that my kids and I enjoy… the romantic couple in the movie will enter into an “understanding” with one each other, which is another way to say that they are engaged. As a verb understanding means to comprehend the nature of something. In the case of this verse… your family/home. As an adjective, it means to have a kind disposition. So, in order to building a firm foundation takes kindness, a comprehension of who are family is called to be, and to be in agreement or partnership with God. Knowledge is the gravy… getting to know our family, educating ourselves… this will provide the things that we need to function and be blessed on the day to day business as a family.
My kids and I are my home and God truly is my partner in building our lives. He and I have and “understanding” to raise them together. I try to remember to seek wisdom as though I am on a treasure hunt. To pray with the tenacity of Hannah, until I am done. To flood my babies with kindness. To educate myself on the personalities, needs and desires of my kids. To have insight into them, who God has called them to be. To have the courage to live our highest and best GOD lives, not just a good life.
Help me Jesus to be a wise woman and to BUILD my house. Let the faith of my children be built on a foundation of your love. May we have an understanding of You and your ways. May we be blessed in the knowledge of You.
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