Psalm 127

Unless the Lord builds the house,
they labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late,
To eat the bread of sorrows;
for so He gives His beloved sleep.
Behold, children are a heritage from 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.
Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
they shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

In this well-known Psalm, King Solomon tells of the senselessness of life without God. Whether building a house or building a family, he shows us that the Lord must be the foundation.

As a husband and a wife build a home together, they will consider their future children. When this couple seeks the Lord, they will soon realize God's design for family has everything to do with His view of children.

The world insists that children are a liability, and the more you have, the more hardship they represent. However, the Lord God, the Maker of all things, declares that children are indeed a blessing. This means that children in your family are rich assets, and God will benefit your life as you welcome them.

Lord, I want to view children the way You do. Search my heart, Lord, and if there is any thought contrary to Your view, change me. I want to love all children because I realize that every one is a precious gift from You. Thank you, Lord. Amen.

Love, Karen