Be Fruitful

"As for you, be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it." Genesis 9:7.

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.

Psalms 127:3-4

And with that I say...we are expecting our second child. When thinking about having children thoughts rush through my mind. Will I be good enough? Will my strengths outweigh the bad? Will Eli be too jealous or dislike his sibling? ...and on, and on, and on...

Then I have to remember that has to be thoughts from satan because I know that God wants me to purpose these things in my heart and fight for them everyday. I believe that God wants plans to prosper me and not harm me, but it's a fight. A fight which I have to purpose to fight in everyday. I see the enemy trying to take me out in many different ways--to lose heart. I must not! I want to see a new generation emerge. One that is full of God, full of life with fire and zeal, and a love that distinctively sets them apart from any other. And that every generation that comes after them will follow and grow more and more.

I realize this is no easy task. I can't fight it alone either. May you join me in trying to raise a new generation for the KINGDOM!