I love receiving a gift!
Especially when it’s beautifully wrapped. It makes me wonder, “What’s inside?” The suspense is exhilarating! Part of the enjoyment of a gift is the
anticipation before finally unwrapping it and discovering what it is! Have you noticed how everyone else
anticipates the gift along with you? And when you open it you hear “oooh’s “
and “aaah’s”? After unwrapping it,
you say “thank you” to whoever gave it to you…and enjoy it!
The psalmist tells us that children are a gift, a legacy, and a blessing! It’s easy to lose sight of this in the middle of changing
diapers, cleaning messes, trying to keep the peace and (you fill in the
blank). Part of being pregnant
is the anticipation of birth. When
that day (or night) eventually comes you can finally see, hear, and hold your
“gift”! Family and friends gather
around, “ooohing” and “aaahing” at the beauty of your little “blessing”. As the days, months and seasons come along, your gift will continue to unwrap and open up to you with pleasant surprises, new joys and lively conversations...in spite of the moments of frustration, anger and disappointment. The overriding quality that will keep you going during those times is love. Let the joys outweigh the bad times. (And one day, they will be an adult!)
Remember to say, “Thank you” to the Creator,
and enjoy God’s blessed gift each and
every day! They belong to Him, but they are also your legacy,
and a blessing!
Psalm 127:3, 5 “Don't
you see that children are a gift of the Lord? the fruit of the womb his
generous legacy? Oh, how blessed
are you parents…”
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