Rewards and Blessings

In my quiet time this morning, I read Psalm 127.

Psalm 127 (NIV)
A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat — for he grants sleep to those he loves.
3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
5 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.

As I read verses 3 to 5, I thought of my three children. I had to agree with what God's Word said, I was indeed rewarded and blessed from God to have my kids. Some times they frustrate or annoy me, but for the most part they are a joy and a blessing.

Thank you God for giving them to my wife and I.