TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD

Proverbs 14:1 KJV
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.


HAPPY THURSDAY ER'BODY!

Cheers to great things that are headed your way! Cheers to God who is sending those great things your way! God is good! Yay! Hooray!

Someone once we said that we can be grateful that thorn bushes have roses or we can lament the thorns on rose buds! What's your pick? I implore us all to take our negative, self-defeating thoughts captive. Instead, we should ponder the word of God and free our minds and souls.

TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD

I recently read an account of an instructor that greets all of her new students with the following salutation:

"Hello, Greatness."

She got the idea from her mother whom instilled in her that hard work is important but attitude is more so valuable. "Greatness, she said, is something you feel, and when you feel great, you treat others the same way (AA AW)."

The instructor spread greatness in her class by touching her students with her goodness and kindness.

 A dear friend of mine recently shared that she wakes up to a beautiful mug on her nightstand that has a wonderful message emblazoned on it's side. It reads:

"Good morning lovely"

She mentioned that reading her mug each morning jumpstarts her day. Reading "Good morning lovely" reminds her of God and her hubby's love for her, even on mornings when she doesn't look or feel lovely. It's easier to spread love when we feel loved.

Dearest beautiful Mamas,

We have the divine assignment of building up our homes and kiddos. Words are practical, powerful "bricks" that are available for our use in building our homes and children. Every word that we say builds up or tears down our homes and kiddos. Every word that we DO NOT say, when we should, can sorely affect our missions.

Do you awake your kiddos with a special greeting? Do you put them to bed with a warm, lovely farewell? Do you have affectionate pet names for your kiddos? Do you have wall art displayed in your home that exudes loveliness and goodness?

Ladies, as survivors of divorce, we must use every opportunity to carefully build our homes and kiddos with our words. Time is of essence. Our kids won't be young and impressionable forever. Let's season our speech with grace, goodness, and love. Sweet words of affection and affirmation are free but they will invaluably benefit our children and homes for a lifetime.

Words create atmospheres and environments that are welcoming or repulsive. We convey how we feel about someone or something with our words. It's our duty to use our words to make our homes blessed and beautiful and our kids loved and accepted.

Years ago, I attended a very wonderful graduation of a class of nurses. Prior to the candle lighting ceremony, the instructor reminded each nurse, "people may forget what you did for them or even what you said but they rarely ever forget how you made them feel." We are our kiddos first teachers in life. Let's make sure as mothers and teachers that we make sure that they feel BEST at home. Then, we can be assured that they are able to thrive and eventually spread their wonder and goodness to those beyond our homes. Cheers to the journey!

Love and blessings

Hugs