Children are Blessings not Burdens

“Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3 NLT

In a story published by WHNT Alabama yesterday, Nicole Drouin, the mother of Chandler Drouin, the runner who was injured in a hit and run over a week ago made a statement following her son’s surgery: Time seems to stand still and yet also it is a blink of an eye. One week since Alex called saying he was on his way to the hospital and that Chandler was hit by a car and broke his leg. So many unknowns as we walk this path but it is clear to see Gods hand in it all. We are so overjoyed to share that Chandler has made incredible progress in what we feel is a short time. He’s awake + talking, breathing on his own, eating, healing, started PT, can bear weight on his leg, and out of trauma ICU. We have only amazing things to say about the doctors and nurses but we are thrilled to head to the next step. It will still be a long road but we are happy to be able to navigate with Chandler here! He's not ready for visitors but please keep those prayers coming. Friendly reminder – Hug your ornery, headphone wearing, won’t smile for a picture but definitely willing to eat you out of house and home, teenagers (and kids). Even on the hard days they are still blessings from above.

And, you know, when it comes to kids being blessings from above, the Bible tells us that children are not only “a gift from the LORD” but are “a reward from him” as well. Which means children are never to be considered as burdens or inconveniences, as some in society see them. You see, from the moment of their conception, God forms each child in the image of Himself and so considers each child a priceless treasure. For this reason then, we must protect, love, cherish, and take care of the kids God has personally entrusted to us.

So be sure to hug your kids tight each and every day my friend, knowing that things can change in the blink of an eye. But, most importantly, be sure that you are teaching your children to love, honor, and obey God—so that, no matter what happens in this life, you’ll have the confident assurance that your children will one day return to the One who made them. 

Heavenly Father, thank You the precious gift of children. Lord, help us to value these little ones from the very moment they are conceived, knowing that they are a reward from God. And give us strength to fight for the unborn each and every day. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!