Children are a Gift From The Lord

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. – Ps 127:3 (NLT)

If you're a parent you'll agree that it's no easy feat! Not much sleep, constant noise, lots of sacrifice and your house is probably messy most of the time. Apart from the ‘not much sleep' part, it gives you a great insight to what it's like to be God! And despite all our noise and mess God still willingly sacrificed for us. The same gets intrinsically wired into a parent. We can't help but lay down our lives for our children. It's because deep down we know that they are a gift. They're a privilege and a blessing. Lizzy and I often talk about how there are no guarantees for this life and although we plan for the future, we try to live in the moment. Sometimes, in the busyness of life, you can take for granted the “moments” and that's when your children (and other gifts from God) become a chore and frustration. My dad used to say “any person can have children…but not all of them ends up a parent”. My challenge today is to look at your children as a gift from God. A privilege and a blessing. Drink in the joy and the great responsibility you have and steward it with grace. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be there. You just have to ensure they know they're loved. Be thankful and prayerful for the great privilege! Today is going to be a great day in your life. Make the most of it!

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