The Blessing of Children
A few days ago a family friend told us that she was very worried because she was suspecting that she was pregnant for the fifth time (they have four beautiful daughters). Days after, it was confirmed that she is on the family way again, praise God! Until now it is difficult for her to accept that they will have another gift from our Creator and what troubles her is not the financial challenge that comes along with it for she and her husband are able to meet the family’s needs, rather the comments from friends and colleagues. The truth is, that should not be the primary concern, my mother even firmly told her with an ounce of humor to answer them “If I am married, it is but reasonable that I have kids, isn’t that what marriage is about?” and yes, the response may be simple but it is certain. Marriage is a blessing and praise God because kids are not consequences of accidents, they are the fruition of love between parents. Psalm 127:3 tells us Children too are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a reward. Therefore brothers let us strive for life and if we are in the same situation, let us remember what the Psalm affirms us. Also let us bear in mind the great yet old cliché: “Each kid comes with a bread under his arm.”
Con mucho cariño,
Paul, Edna y Noah