If you are a fan of HGTV (Home and Garden Television), then you may be familiar with a program called "Renovation Realities." The premise of the program is to allow the viewer to watch as real "do-it-yourself" homeowners take on major home renovation projects. Typically, in their desire to save money, it cost them more. In their hopes to finish on schedule, they miss their deadline. As viewers, we see the drama of frustration when things don't go as expected; homeowners at each others throats, an occasional injury or collateral damage and a reality check. Sometimes it is better to let the "experts" handle the job.
"Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain they rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat - for he grants sleep to those he loves." Psalm 127:1-2
When God inspired Solomon to pen these words, He was not talking about pouring a slab or remodeling a kitchen. He was sharing an insight that is necessary for building a life and a home. God is the chief architect who designed you and me. He, also desires to be the construction manager for your life and home. When we trust our lives and families to Him, He has the power to make all the renovations necessary throughout our lives.
"Do-it-yourself-ers" often don't have the expertise nor the tools to do the job. "Do-it-yourself-ers" sometimes can do more damage than good. "Do-it-yourself-ers" sometimes do just enough to get by and never finish the job completely. That's why the scripture says, that we labor in vain when don't let the Lord be involved. He has the expertise and the resources to finish the job, if we will turn the job over to Him.
As a "do-it-yourself" person myself, I have discovered when it comes to things like home renovation projects, auto maintenance, and computer technology, I need help. The same is also true with my life in general. There are times when we all struggle with relationships, self image, personal fulfillment, anxiety, and purpose in life.
Jesus said, "I have come that you may have life and that you may have it abundantly." (John 10:10) Why not trust in the one who designed you from the beginning to handle any make-overs that you need. He is the "expert."
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Man, did I ever learn that lesson well this weekend. Of course, after the do-it-yourself part turned to semi disaster, we called in the experts.
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