A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Psalm 127:1
Except the Word build the house, they labour in vain that build it.Except the Word keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Since God is His Word (John 1:1), try substituting “Word” for God and see how it opens up for you.
One thought: more powerful than any degree is the understanding that you are the reflection of God. Not “you should be”. No. You are right now. The Word is building you, the Word is keeping you. The Word is your Shepherd, making you to lie down in green pastures