Family is a gift from God. My husband and I have been blessed with four children—one with the Lord, and three that are adults with their own children. We have nine grandchildren and one more on the way.
As I spend time with the grandchildren, I see their individual strengths and weaknesses. I am reminded of the joy and exhaustion of parenting. Providing the guidance and discipline that prepares children to find faith and truth, to develop skills, to meet the challenges of our world, is work! A good and blessed work.
In the life work of family, we need God’s help. He invites us to come to him in prayer. God is refining us all.
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8
This post is linked to the Five Minute Friday writing community. Kate’s prompt today is: PURPOSE
I definitely consider my son as a wonderful gift from God. I try my best to offer guidance although I know I fail more times than not. God Bless our children and grandchildren!
Bringing up a family is truly a calling and you are blessed to have one!