Dad Bliss
I just read an article this week which further conrfirms the downward impact secular humanism is having in our country. Like Europe before us, the recent census data is showing that more and more Americans are choosing not to have children. What a headache and inconvenience they can be anyway. Secular humanist beliefs end up making already selfish human beings even more self-absorbed. "I can't do all the things I want if I have to raise children." I don't even want to get started on how many people have children but basically invest the minimum time and energy actually raising them. Children, society and self-absorbed adults end up short-changed because of this skewed perspective on children.
The Bible says in Psalm 127:3-5, "Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate."
Oh how much happiness men miss out on by not treasuring the sheer privilege of fatherhood. I was overwhelmed with a small dose of the joy recently with my youngest arrow, Daniel, as we were able to participate in baseball together. Men, soak up the joy of fatherhood (and/or grandfatherhood) to the extent that God has so blessed you! Enjoy!
The Bible says in Psalm 127:3-5, "Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate."
Oh how much happiness men miss out on by not treasuring the sheer privilege of fatherhood. I was overwhelmed with a small dose of the joy recently with my youngest arrow, Daniel, as we were able to participate in baseball together. Men, soak up the joy of fatherhood (and/or grandfatherhood) to the extent that God has so blessed you! Enjoy!
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