Happy Friday,
This verse feels like it has stalked me recently… it just jumped off the page and I knew I had to memorize it that very day. It is that important.
“The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down” Proverb 14:1
WOW, what power we have. The power to build up or tear down. I know you and I both long to be the wisest of women.
So here are some I of I’s to BUILD your house, a little bit in every way:
IDEAS FOR INTENTIONALITY:
Marriage: Ever feel like you and your husband are just floating and not working towards big goals together? This weekly couple’s meeting sheet may be a help. And this blog post walks you through how we make goals together. And this is a fun video my husband and I did together on our anniversary with our top wisdom from 11 years of marriage.
Mama Challenge:Want a sweet moment with your kids this week? Try this… when they go to hug you, don’t break the hug first! See how long the hug lasts. It may surprise you!
Children’s Book About the Power of Home:Here is a sweet book my kids enjoy! It is refreshing to see illustrations with some “signs of life” in a home.
Spiritual Life: Nothing will make us women stronger for our families, more interesting, and more beautiful on the inside than getting the Word in our hearts. If you don’t have a Study Bible you love, grab this one. And this simple book finally demystified how to study my Bible.
Finances: I know people’s eyes roll over Dave Ramsey, but have you ever read his book? If you don’t love where you are financially, consider educating yourself on finances and making a change today. It has been HARD, but sooo worth it for our marriage and legacy. I know it can be the same for you!
Podcast to Build Your Home: This podcast with Jennifer Pepito, Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred Rhythms is great. I recommend giving it a listen, because I know it will bless your motherhood and offer amazing ideas to build your home. I am excited to dig into her new book this week.
Dinner:This recipe is no joke, takes 5 minutes to get in the oven and my husband said it’s one of the top things I have ever made.
Dressing for Success: Even just getting a couple of pieces of clothing I fit in while being postpartum has helped so much. I got a few items from Neuflora. It may seem silly to pay extra for items, but I would rather have things I feel good in and that last.
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Sending love,
Lana
P.S. These life lessons from a 100 year old man who didn’t expect to live so long are so powerful.
Pregnancy P.S. If you are pregnant and wondering where the best place to give birth is for you, I wrote this blog post just for you!