I can’t resist posting this Study Journal entry from several years ago. Keep in mind that at the time of it’s writing I only had 3 sons and of course had absolutely NO IDEA that we’d end up with 6 sons LOL!!! It was written September 16, 2002.
“1. Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in His ways. 3. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.”
Psalm 128:1 & 3
Here’s a few things that particularly stand out to me in these verses.
- First, this is a blessing. I know, I know, there’s lots of blessings in the Bible, but I think this one stands out to me because of the second part of verse 3. Now, I don’t exactly know what the significance of an olive shoot is, but my guess would be a strong, tall, healthy young man. This in my life would be a huge blessing!
- Second thing that stands out is the fact that if my husband & I fear the Lord and walk in His ways our sons will be blessed - WOW!
Side Note: I find it greatly amusing that the sons are “around the table” ;0)
Prayer: Father, may our household fear, respect and worship you every day! May our sons grow healthy, strong and in faith! Thank You! AMEN!
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~*~ That was a fun entry to read and so relevant for me even today with another 3 sons added to the ones I was talking about there! Hope you’re having a blessed weekend!
