Above Rubies Daily Encouragement Blogs
THE CORNERSTONE
“That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace” (Psalm 144:12 KJB).
“May our daughters be like graceful pillars, carved to beautify a palace” (Psalm 144:12 NLT).
Daughters as pillars so fixed and grounded
With roots in a rock immovably founded
An ancient faith and an ancient quarry
Has brought them forth to Heaven’s glory
For Sarah’s daughters are pillars of life
Not dead pillars of salt like Lot’s backslidden wife
So look forward and not back with hearts ablaze
To see your house of God filled with praise
Stand strong in faith and uphold the roof
That shields from storm and welcomes truth
For pillars sculptured palace style
Will stand the test of time and trial
As one great pillar made of pearl
You stand a witness to the world
That the worth of the kingdom far excels
The worth pursued on other trails
So with faith unbending and eyes on Him
Who redeemed you to Himself from sin
Let fulfillment’s greatest goal be found
That on the cornerstone be placed the crown.
~ Brayden and Tali Waller
Do you remember Brayden and Tali Waller? Some of you may have seen their DVD, BETROTHED. Braydon has pioneered the visions of betrothal for marriage. Brayden and Tali are on their way back to Israel again for the Fall. Their new baby is due October 6 and will be born in Israel, their third baby to be born in an overseas country. She says: “It always makes for an exciting experience and always gives the Father a unique opportunity to teach me to lean on Him and trust Him more.”
I love the last two lines:
Let fulfillment’s greatest goal be found
That on the cornerstone be placed the crown.”
What is the cornerstone? The cornerstone is the foundation of the home. In building the home all other stones are set from this foundation stone, thus determining the entire structure. It is the crown. We as mothers are the cornerstones of our home and we also are training our daughters for this great task. Rejoice today in the great commission God has given you.
~ Nancy
P.S. Painting: Lady of the House, by William Henry Margetson, 1861-1940.
