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Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward Psalm 127:3

After a long day of wrangling his wild kids, a weary dad finally snapped. Turning to his sister, he said, “I think I’m going to sell them.”

“You’re crazy,” she replied.

“For thinking of selling them?”

“No,” she said. “For thinking anyone would buy them.”

Every parent knows the feeling. There are moments when our children feel more like a challenge than a blessing. They test boundaries, try your patience, and somehow manage to ask 43 questions before breakfast. But even on the hardest days, God reminds us that children aren’t a burden — they’re a gift.

Solomon tells us in Psalm 127, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” That means our children — whether biological, adopted, fostered, or simply young people we influence — are not interruptions to our lives. They’re opportunities for joy. They may drain our energy, but they also fill our hearts in ways we never imagined.

Yes, raising them can be hard — really hard. God doesn’t bless us with perfect children, and he doesn’t expect us to be perfect parents. What he gives us is relationship — the daily, messy, holy task of shaping hearts, planting seeds of faith, and offering grace as we go. Our children aren’t the only ones growing. We’re growing too — in patience, humility, selflessness, and love.

There will be days when your home seems more like a zoo than a sanctuary. Days when your living room looks like a toy explosion and getting the kids to bed feels like herding cats. But even in the noise and chaos, God wants you to see past the mess and catch a glimpse of his handiwork.

So, no — you wouldn’t actually sell them (and no one would buy them anyway). Because deep down, you know they are worth every challenge. Their laughter, their questions, their love — it’s all a part of the reward. It’s a holy, exhausting, joy-filled blessing.

Lord, thank you for the gift of children — with all their energy, joy, and even mischief. Help me to see them through your eyes: as blessings, not burdens. Give me the strength to lead them well, the grace to grow with them, and the joy to treasure every moment. In Jesus’ name, amen.