Connie over at Smockity Frocks has a wonderful series of posts answering the question “Why So Many Children?”. She puts it much better than I could and explains some misconceptions about large families. For example, moms of many children don’t have an extra helping of patience, our pregnancies and labors aren’t necessarily a breeze, and we don’t feel that we have it all together, BUT we trust God. He promises to give us wisdom when we ask (James 1:4-5), His grace is sufficient, (2 Cor.12:9-10) and He tells us that children are His blessing to His people (Psalm 127:3-5). We believe Him!
Connie’s post Why So Many Children: Part 3 is especially powerful.
She explained to me that they didn’t have a large family because they thought it would be fun or easy. They welcomed children as God provided because His word tells us children are a blessing, and that He will provide for our needs.
They had a large family because of their faith in God’s blessings and promises.
So head on over and be prepared for an honest and humorous look at why we have so many children.
You may also be interested in Reasons We Have a Large Family or Have a Large Family Reason #472. You may also browse my blog by the categories listed across the top of the page.
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Hello Kimberly! I checked out the blog and loved it. It is amazing the difference between the way we “see” blessings and what the Bible tells us about blessings. This hit home for me recently, only on a different topic. Naturally, however, it still dealt with the whole “trusting God” issue that seems so difficult for us to do! A year and a half ago, Chris switched jobs. I was (and still struggle a bit!) not a great fan of this job. It is just as much work… longer hours… less pay… no benefits. By most accounts, not a wise decision! However, for a variety of reasons, Chris was CONFIDENT this was the best plan for our family. Now, it is amazing to me that he still has work when so many within his field in our area don’t. He would be laid off if he was still at his other job. What FELT frustrating and like a “bad decision” really has turned into a huge blessing! I think children are that way, a bit. Every time I’m ready to “lose it” and say “THAT’S IT!!! NO MORE. We’re DONE”, God shows me the blessing that my children really are. Even when it doesn’t “feel” like it. Like when I haven’t slept for a week straight due to ill children, when they are disobedient IN PUBLIC, when I’m puking for 3 months straight from pregnancy, well, the list goes on and on. But it ALWAYS comes down to this: do I BELIEVE God when he says children are a blessing? Or am I believing my emotions instead? Amazing what happens, and what a blessing children can become when I SEE them as blessings, and treat them as blessings. My circumstances don’t change, but my heart sure does!!! And nothing beats those dandelion bouquets throughout the house… given with wide eyed wonder and those voices saying “You’re the best mommy in the whole world”.
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May 7th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Jamie,
Your comments are very true. We as Christ’s followers need to be sure our attitudes and feelings to conform to God’s Word, often we try to make God’s Word conform to our ideas. Thanks for sharing your insightful thoughts!
Connie,
Thank you for your wonderful posts. Each time that I read them (and I’ve read them several times) I’m encouraged. They were especially helpful in allowing me to understand where other Christians are coming from, why they think you must be a supermom in order to have a lot of kids. I figure that anyone who knows me must know that is simply not true.
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I haven’t read the post yet. I just wanted to say that I truly hope God blesses us with a large family! We went into this marriage wanting 7 babies. Working on baking bun #3.
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your blog is such a blessing and I love seeing the pictures of the family. I wish I would of had a larger family. I only have 3 living (2 in heaven waiting for me) but I wasn’t saved when I had my tubes done and it can’t be reversed. I know the Lord forgives me, but it’s a sorrow I hold in my heart. You are truely blessed and I love coming here to read all the things you post and to see all the pictures .. Thank you for sharing part of your life, your faith and your family. God Bless.
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Miss Mary,
Thank you for your kind words.
I ache for you and your sorrow. This is one reason that I don’t wish to be silent on the topic. I pray that others will hear and understand the blessing of children. I am so thankful for our merciful Father who loves us and takes us along the perfect path that He designs for us. A path to give us a “future and a hope” and that “ALL things work together for good to those who are the called according to His purpose”.
Blessings,
Kimberly
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