Have you ever really stopped to think about just how blessed you are? Last night I had the over-powering feeling of just how astounding my children are. And they all are. Each child sent to you and to me is exactly who's supposed to come at exactly the right time.
And when you really stop to contemplate, isn't it stunning how complex and intricate each child is with their singular personalities? their gifts? their graces? their strengths? even their weaknesses?
A few days ago I looked up the meaning of the word "heritage," since this word has always puzzled me in this scripture:
"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord..." -Psalms 127:3
Heritage means an inheritance, valuable objects or property that is passed down; and archaically, it means "a special or individual possession; an allotted portion."
Perhaps I'm just slower than most, but when I thought of heritage "legacy" is what came to mind. But this definition broadened my perspective greatly and now I can see that my children, and all children, are truly, an heritage of the Lord. They are His gift to us, an inheritance from a Heavenly Father, the portion that is allotted to us over which to act as stewards.
And all these things make perfect sense when the rest of the verse is considered...
"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
 |
| P.S. Do you see behind Tate...up on that hill? That's where our new house is being built!! |
2 comments:
Your kids are all getting SO big! I can't believe it....and we've only been gone 6 months!
Adorable!
Post a Comment