A GIFT AND A RESPONSIBILITY

Talking about children, the Word of God, speaks thus in Psalms 127:3 – “3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” The dominant thought is that the children are a “gift” from God.

As one understands, this is what the LORD God Almighty has to speak about children in His written Word – children are a “gift” entrusted to our care. This means, we are to nurture this “gift” and ensure that it is properly cared for, and well protected. Not just that, but as parents, we are to do all that we can, for the well-being of our children, within the practical limits of our context and our ability.

The children that we have are a “gift” from God, and at the same time a “responsibility” for which, we will have to give an account to the Creator.

Let us seek the LORD, that He may iron-out our struggles and shortcomings. Let us ask Him to teach us and guide through the parenting of the “gift” He has given us.  May the LORD help us to be faithful stewards of all that He *entrusted us with.