CHOICES
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.Psalm 127:1-3 NIV
As I pull out the Christmas decorations in preparation for the visits from my grandchildren I realize that I am putting some of my things at risk. Small children and fragile items often do not make a good mix.
My grandchildren are carefully disciplined and well behaved but accidents happen. I prepare myself and I prepare the house so that when there is a mishap I have already made the choice between the fragile perishable item I may be fond of and the fragile spirit of the child I love. The child deserves and will receive my compassion and forgiveness well mixed with grace.
Sometimes it is the same with my husband. As he carries out his role of leader in our home some things that are very dear to me are put at risk. My sense of security may be threatened and fear begins to creep in. But, I have tried to prepare myself through these years of submission to his headship. Trusting in God and in His Word I have already made a choice. What is more important – that which I am guarding (which only God can truly protect), or the precious spirit within my husband that is so valuable in God’s sight?
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.Psalm 127:1-3 NIV
As I pull out the Christmas decorations in preparation for the visits from my grandchildren I realize that I am putting some of my things at risk. Small children and fragile items often do not make a good mix.
My grandchildren are carefully disciplined and well behaved but accidents happen. I prepare myself and I prepare the house so that when there is a mishap I have already made the choice between the fragile perishable item I may be fond of and the fragile spirit of the child I love. The child deserves and will receive my compassion and forgiveness well mixed with grace.
Sometimes it is the same with my husband. As he carries out his role of leader in our home some things that are very dear to me are put at risk. My sense of security may be threatened and fear begins to creep in. But, I have tried to prepare myself through these years of submission to his headship. Trusting in God and in His Word I have already made a choice. What is more important – that which I am guarding (which only God can truly protect), or the precious spirit within my husband that is so valuable in God’s sight?
