A Gift That Keeps On Giving
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 NLT
China is now paying people to have children! And they are not alone in their problem of low births. Even the United States has considered offering a “baby bonus” of $5,000. One part of Mongolia offers a subsidy of $14,000 per child!
Surprisingly, “two-thirds of the world's population live in countries with below-replacement birth rates.”
How have we gotten to this point?
While I'm sure the answer is multifaceted, I think it’s safe to say that we have ignored or forgotten what God says in His Word: Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates. Psalm 127:3 NLT
Children are not a burden, a hindrance, or just an obligation - they are a blessing! I'm well aware that they come with a lot of work and expense, but they are worth it.
While you can’t take all your stuff with you into eternity, you can take your kids! Cherish them today and point them to Jesus.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of children. And thank You for making me Your child. I pray today for moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, teachers and coaches, pediatricians and daycare workers, and all who interact with the young people in our world. May we all see just how valuable these precious gifts are. In Your Son’s Name, I pray, Amen.
Article Referenced: https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/2025/07/28/china-will-pay-people-to-have-kids