By: O.L./Sway Buckley
A wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands, a foolish woman tears it down. Proverbs 14:1
A woman has so much influence in a marriage that she has the power to build and tear down. This quoted Proverbs doesn't say a man builds his house…
This shows how much leverage a wise woman brings to her family. On the same token, it also shows how much damage a foolish woman brings.
Although there is a healthy structure for both husband and wife to be fully unleashed, it's essential to understand how much influence we women have in our marriage.
When a woman builds anything on Godly principles, you can be sure that it will succeed. That means there is a good way to establish a home.
Another verse in the book of Proverbs states that Wisdom builds a house. Proverbs 24:3-4 – By Wisdom, a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge, the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Here are some characteristics of wise building in a healthy marriage:
- She brings calm and reassurance even in chaotic seasons
- Her words are strong yet comforting, and she understands when each is necessary
- She foresees and plans for the future diligently so her home is prepared
- Her timing and tone can soften a tense moment
- She is 'home' to her household regardless of the season
Once I realized how powerful my words and figurative hands had been in building my home, I began to be more calculated using them as I wanted them to count. It's worked out well for me.
Any other wifepreneur who needs this insight will find this article encouraging. This path isn't easy, but His grace is sufficient.
Even with this insight, I've found the cherry on top has daily legacy meetings. They are a sacred time to share, hear, and quickly review our winning plan for the day. We've used this in all seasons of our marriage, and it's been a kind of glue for us.
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This goes to show how critical Wisdom is in the building of anything sustainable. Wisdom is the method by which a house is built.
Here's to living purposefully, powerfully, and profitably in sync,
O.L. & Sway
O.L. is a former banker turned real estate consultant and entrepreneur. Sway is a former CEO of a staffing firm she started on her dorm room floor to pay for college. Together they co-own Marriedpreneur Life Consultancy, equipping married entrepreneur couples with high-level systems to scale without strain. They're the co-hosts of The Marriedprenuer Life Podcast, which was praised as one of Wedding Wire's top relationship podcasts. Learn more at MarriedpreneurLife.com.