S--Psalm 127
O--This Psalm was written either by David with thoughts of Solomon, or by Solomon himself. Either way. as the Hebrew pilgrims are making their way to their destination to worship, the next verse of their song turns to thoughts of work. Building, security, protection, schedules. They have left behind a life to take this pilgrimage, even for just a short time, so it seems right to address all the things weighing heavy on their minds. All the things "they" are doing and could be doing are in vain unless they trust it all to the overarching power of God. Children are a reward, an endowment from God. They come with a need for a building plan, security, protection, schedule every bit as much as our "workplace" does. Blessed are the parents who see their children with the value God gave them.
A--I've often said "Work is the curse, relationship is the blessing". (Disclaimer--God in His unwavering love has also allowed us to find great fulfillment in work, through His gifts that equip us for work we love.) We spend so much time and effort on work, sometimes neglecting the gift of relationship. There's no value in the mindset "I'll sleep when I'm dead" when God is offering you rest NOW. The rest He offers is multi-layered. It's not "go rest, all this work will still be here when you get up." It's "Go rest, I'm taking care of everything." Why do we daily choose to do it--build, work, worry, plan, watch-like it all rests on our shoulders? The anxious toil takes it's toll on us in so many ways when we think it's all up to us. Work hard, raise your children to do the same, but find your rest in the fact that God is in control. (He REALLY is, that's not just a meme-worthy saying. It's REALLY true.)
K--Help me to really rest in You.
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