“As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” Psalm 127:4-5

Last night was a night! For 9 months my daughter Calah has been carrying an arrow! Yesterday she was to go into the hospital to deliver that arrow into the world. Through a series of miscues and events, she was sent home…only to be called back. Last night at 7:26pm, I was able to add 1 more arrow to my quiver!

Cypress Brielle Parker didn’t come into this world easy. In fact, had conditions been slightly different, she may not have made it at all! But it is not my place to place the periods OR question marks in the story. Baby and parents are doing well and the weight and might of my quiver just increased! Which means more work, but also more power!

Life is a war. And it isn’t MY fight… though I DO have a major role to play in it. I am called to choose a side, and will reap the consequences of the choice and my role in the fight. Each and every parent in my family has chosen the side of Jesus. And it is a joy to watch as God blesses and grows us stronger together. And He doesn’t always screen out the bad stuff either. The enemy STILL lurks at the gate.

It is a fact that we don’t raise babies. We raise men and women! THAT starts right at birth. To raise up Godly people is a job that is ALL consuming and the highest order of God’s Business. With the joy comes responsibility, courage and dedication. And while I COULD pontificate on facts, details and events, it is not my place right here or right now. I have things I have to DO right now! And I’m going to go do them. Because that’s what God expects of me.

Are YOU an Arrow for Him?