Proverbs 24:3 (NLT)
“A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.”

Building vs Blasting

In the economy of God, there is no neutral ground. Either you are adding value to your life, or you are taking value away. You are either working toward your purpose, or you are detracting from it. It is that cut and dry. Wisdom builds a house; foolishness tears it down.
While this can refer to a literal home, it more accurately describes your plans, your enterprise, and your family unit. A family is built by wisdom, but it is made strong through good sense. “Good sense” is deeper than just hearing the Word; it is the active pursuit of understanding. It is being open to the absolute leading of the Holy Spirit in every corner of your life. Meaning well is never a justification for building poorly. If the foundation is faulty, the house will eventually fall—no matter how much you “meant well.”

The Practice

Engineering a Strong Life

1. Stop Negotiating the Truth
We often try to find “middle ground” with God’s instructions. But Truth isn’t a bargaining chip. If the God of Scripture is True, then follow Him without excuse. If there is something “truer” than God, follow that—but until you find it, stop negotiating with the One who holds the blueprint for your soul. Total obedience is the only way to ensure structural stability.
2. The Impact of Every Hour
Stop wasting time! Every decision you make and every hour you spend is either adding to or taking away from the plan God has for you. The impact may not show up in the “drywall” today, but it is affecting the “foundation” for tomorrow. A fresh start requires a realization that there are no “throwaway” moments in a Kingdom-built life.
3. Good Sense is a Rare Commodity
If “good sense” were common, it wouldn’t be so valuable. If the advice you’re getting is “common,” it’s likely low-quality. Friends and peers are great for moral support, but they are often the worst sources for wisdom because they are stuck in the same “box” as you. Find those in your life who are truly wise—those who have built houses that are standing strong—and allow them to lead you out of your foolishness.

Today’s Declaration

“I am an architect of my own destiny under the direction of the Holy Spirit. I refuse to negotiate with the Truth or waste the currency of my time. I choose to build my family, my plans, and my future on the solid rock of Wisdom, ensuring that my house is not just built, but made strong through good sense.”

Wisdom lays the bricks; understanding keeps them from falling. Today is a great day to make a Fresh Start!
God bless,
+Pastor Kris