The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house. He handed the front door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you." the carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.
So it is with us. We build our lives a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we'd do it much differently, but we cannot go back. You are the carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, erect a wall. "Life is a do-it-yourself project," someone has said. Your attitude and the choices you make today build the "house" you live in tomorrow.
Build wisely.
I read this and think it is so beautiful and true. Sometimes I am too tired after working all day to put my best with my family, which of course should be most important. A lot of times I feel like my home is chaotic, loud, and full of contention. I really want a home where people walk in and feel peace, love, and happiness... especially my kids. This is my new goal "to build my dream home." I know that it is going to take a lot of work on my part, but it is something that I am more than willing to do!
I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for the "home and all those in it" that He has blessed me with. I truly feel so blessed. I am also grateful for the Atonement and to know that I can go back and fix the mistakes in my home that I have made.
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