The LORD

Builds The House

Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved.

Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

Psalm 127:1-5

It has been written that if we died tomorrow, the company we work for would replace us in days. But the family left behind would feel the loss for the rest of their lives. Why then do we invest so much in our work and so little in our children’s lives?

Nothing is more worthy of our time than our youth, and the time we spend with them. We should make time for our children and trust the LORD to provide for all of our physical needs. Children, whether our own or those we disciple, are our lasting legacy – an investment we will never regret.

Time spent with your children is time wisely invested.

Our Daily Bread – June 21, 2009