"1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." (Psalm 127:1- 5 KJV)
When my children were growing up; we have a theme songs in our home. It was "Love Will Be Our Home" and "Together We Will Stand". Now that they're all grown ups except for my 15 years old, we changed our theme songs to "I Don't Know Why You Say Goodbye I Say Hello". Sometimes when we come home they're about to leave, and vice versa. Most of the time we just communicate electronically, and every parents must be ready for that.
When my children were little, they were our captives. They were captives because they can't go anywhere without us, we have to drive them to their appointments or schools. They also has to come with us because they can't stay at home by themselves. And we enjoyed being with them even in my Bible studies, visitations, preaching appointments and church, etc. And it's good because we get to know them, spend time with them, make them feel we love them, and influence them with our Biblical principles and faith. But now they have their own time, family and life to run. But we know that if we (I and my wife) will stand before the presence of God- we know we've done our best and what's best for them and we've led them to the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. They have the truth. Remember, your family is your only treasure here on earth that God will honor. God started the home in the garden of Eden.- By Ely Roque Sagansay
Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author with Westbow Press.
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