Daily Devotion

“Children are not material to fulfill their parents' dreams, but rather God's way of putting the future into our hands today. At first, we thought we were teaching them to stand firm, move forward, and not fall; later we realized that it was their repeated falls and rises that taught us what it means to trust, to be patient, and to return control to God.”

Henry Newwin · A Life Blessed with Love

Scripture

Psalm 127:3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.

Reflection

The Psalms remind me that my children are not my achievements, extensions, or investments, but an inheritance from the Lord. Inheritance means sovereignty resides in God, entrusted to me. I often unconsciously mold them with my own expectations, anxieties, and plans, as if the outcome depends entirely on my efforts. But God reminds me: I am merely a steward, not the master. The direction, rhythm, and future of my children's lives are in God's hands. What I need to do is not control, but companionship; not anxious comparison, but faithful care, revering God and loving them in every moment.