What a powerful scripture verse! I found myself reading this over and over. I am amazed that we can be that foolish woman. We can be the ones responsible for tearing down what we've worked so hard to build.
Isn't it heartbreaking to know that something you have labored to acquire or build is torn down by your foolish actions? It would have been more comforting if someone else tore it down, but no, you're to blame.
A wise woman takes her time to build her house. She builds it by fostering an environment where love, peace, and God's presence thrive. She knows how to maintain it, nurture it, and keep it in good condition. She doesn't allow her emotions to dictate her responses but rather, she speaks words of kindness, love, and encouragement. She is a blessing to her family.
On the other hand, the foolish woman is destructive, without even realizing it. Her choices lead to division, strife, or a lack of spiritual health in her home. The foolish woman allows her emotions to control her actions. She lets these feelings guide her interactions with others, whether it's anger, frustration, hurt, or resentment. As a result, her home becomes a battleground instead of a safe haven. The foolish woman may not intend to cause harm but by reacting impulsively, she slowly tears down the relationships around her.
This Bible verse hits home because I know what it feels like to long for a relationship, to have one, nurture it, and then tear it all down in a minute. I experienced this with a loved one. Through my careless actions and thoughtless words, I destroyed everything, My words destroyed everything I had cherished and worked towards. It felt as though my sun was gone, it did not shine for me anymore. It was not just the circumstances but mainly my insecurities, the lies I believed, and my fears. Calling it self-sabotage would be an understatement. It was a demolition of the worst kind, and its weight still lingers.
Sometimes, by the time you realize the damage you have caused, due to your foolish acts, it's already too late. The ruins of what once stood strong are all that remain and rebuilding is no longer an option, it's too far gone. But maybe it takes that destruction to truly see how foolish you were. Perhaps it is in that moment of loss that you resolve to never let it happen again, vowing to become a wise woman instead.
Yet how wonderful would it be to never experience that demolition and destruction? If we could learn from someone who had been down that road, warning us not to make the same mistakes? I wish I had stopped myself while I was still in the process of destroying the relationship.
Our words and actions hold incredible power, they can either destroy or build up. Instead of tearing ourselves and others down, let's choose to lift one another up, to speak life into our relationships. Through my own journey, I have come to understand that the way we speak and act can either strengthen our homes or bring them crumbling down.
Before you say something hurtful or act in a way that causes harm, pause and count the cost. Consider the potential destruction and choose wisdom. Be the wise woman who builds her house, not the foolish one who tears it down.
God bless you.
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