Over sheltering...

Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 10:44

I want to take a minute to give my two cents on this topic....First, I would like to quote

Psalm 127:3  Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. 

Some translations say heritage instead of gift.  I just feel like if we deal with our children as true gifts from God and see that they are our reward, then over sheltering would not even be an issue.  Yes, I shelter my children from the evil and outside influences that this world has.  The reason why is because they are a gift, a heritage,  that God Himself has given me and I will not make excuses for that.  I have one chance with this gift God has given us and I am going to do my very best with them.  I hate the word oversheltering, mainly because could there possibly be such a thing.  I don't think so!!!

At the  present time we are hardily praying that God would open up the door for us to have more children (a long story for another day).  If you think about it we would also love to have your prayers.  Thank you!!!! 

Trixi

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Posted by maa on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 12:34 - Link

I am right there with you, it makes raising a child very uncomplicated if we shelter them.My children are very happy with the way I shelter them, we have a wonderful relationship. Children will respect their parents for sheltering them. I think that I would be angry with my mother if she had not sheltered me. I now being in my forties, know that I could have made some life damaging mistakes if I had not been sheltered when I was a child or teen. I respect what you are doing by sheltering your children.

Blessings,
maa's mom

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Posted by kimmie on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 10:52 - Link

praying for children is a wonderful thing to pray for. Remember Hannah??? And Sarah?

I am lifting up this request to the Lord, and will continue to do so.

thank you for your words of encouragement on my blog, it really ment the world to me, especially with the CHRISTmas holidays coming.

God bless you & yours.

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Posted by HandsNHearts on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 09:10 - Link

AMEN! I totally agree....you said exactly what I've been saying....in a much easier to read and comprehend manner.

I do tend to get a bit long-winded...
Deanna

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Posted by DownSouthGirl on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 08:43 - Link

I've enjoyed your blog! Thanks for visting mine....The main one I use is xanga.com/MrsGaylynn
I would love to have you visit! Merry Christmas!

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