Psalm 127:3-5
"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate."
I believe this. I find it a little sad when I am treated as though I am crazy for wanting more than two children. I even want more than three! It will depend upon how the Lord sees fit to bless me.
I realize it is a personal decision for each couple as to how many children they have. There is no doctrinal command concerning this. I do not criticize those who want fewer children than I want. I do find it a little sad when those 2.5 children are described as a burden and that having more than 2 somehow puts you into the "braver than most" category. I cannot help but believe we are allowing the liberal ideas of society to convince us that God is lying in the above verses.
Children are work. Oh boy are they! But, I have never been happier or more fulfilled than I am in this role of wife and mother that God scripturally laid out for me. At this point in my life I truly feel "the more the merrier" applies to me.
I am not writing all of this because I have any sort of chip on my shoulder. I do hope, however, that we will say things that will encourage young mothers (Titus 2:3-5). Let us say positive things to help them see child bearing and rearing as the Psalmist describes it, as a blessing from the Lord.
