 | Children, ParentsIt Never Grows OldPosted Monday, March 10th, 2008 and visited 222 times, 2 so far today by MamaArcher |
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Psalm 127
Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved {even in his} sleep. Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
This is one of my most favorite passages of scripture. It is very near and dear to my heart. The family that God ordained from creation is very important. God uses the Christian family to build His kingdom. The Lord is the one who is to build the house or else we are laboring in vain. Who are you letting build your home? I pray it is the Lord.
This passage of scripture came to mind to me this morning as I played with my little one. Even having 8 children, I am still awed and amazed at the little things that come with a very small child. She is a year old now but I still find myself studying her little fingers while she sleeps and falling in love with the way her eyes light up when she smiles. You would think these things would be “old hat” kind of things, but it is new with every child.
I watch my teenagers and the children in the middle as they work on their school lessons and continue to learn and discover things and I think, “What a blessing!” The newness has not worn off, only changed a little.
The greatest blessing comes when I hear one of my preschoolers singing praises to the Lord, a middle child reciting memory verses and sharing with their friends about the Lord, or my teens presenting their youth leaders a with a formidable challenge on Biblical doctrine. That is a great reward!
Children truly are a gift of the Lord and I am truly blessed to be having my quiver filled. I am blessed to have a husband that acknowledges God’s sovereignty in this area.
As you go throughout your day, maybe a good day - maybe not such a good day, whether you are amidst happy, fun-loving children today or are amidst runny noses, fevers, and crying, I pray that you will see the great love that God has for you in bestowing His gift of children upon you. May you revel in and be aware of the newness of each thing they say, do, learn, and accomplish! May your heart be filled with love and gratitude.
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March 10th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Kids are amazing, aren’t they?
God has blessed you abundantly, and your children are blessed to have you as their mother!
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March 10th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I was just remarking to my wife yesterday how I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like for kids to first master one word, as I’m so used to our older kids speaking in complete sentences. I’m actually looking forward and anticipating my littlest one becoming more vocal.
March 10th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
yes, children are amazing!
Claudia, thank you for the compliment but it is really the Lord that has allowed me to amount to anything as a mother, it does not come naturally!
MIn-it will be as much a thrill when the youngest begins to speak as it was with the older ones!
March 11th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
You are all so blessed that God would bring the blessing of children into your homes. Hubby and I are waiting expectantly for God to do the same for us. Children are the biggest blessing one can receive from God!
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