I was reading the blog of a friend of mine from Houston, Tx and he was talking about relationships and how important they are, they require alot of time and effort to develop and to maintain.

Two versus of scripture are quoted that are very much appropriate and shows the importance God put on relationships these two verses really put work afamily into perspective:

Psalm 127 (verses 1 & 2):
Unless the LORD builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the LORD guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early,
To retire late,
To eat the bread of painful labors;
For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.
Psalm 127:1-2 New American Standard Bible

The next three verses show us the importance that God puts on Children which puts into perspective how us dads have a very important role in the family.

Psalm 127:3-5

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one's youth.
How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
They will not be ashamed
When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
Psalm 127:3-5 New American Standard Bible

God does not take family and relationships lightly, they are quite important to Him, which in turn, should be important to us.

Thanks Walter for the insite!

• Post A Comment! • Send to a Friend!

Posted by jesse95x

I agree that these two passages from Proverbs are very inspirational ... challenging when I feel I "have" to burn the midnight oil, and encouraging when I sometimes wonder what I've accomplished so far in my life. If we would believe what God says here, so many of us would be better fathers and feel more at peace.

• Permanent Link