"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward" (Psalm 127:3). Dear Heavenly Father, what a joy it is to be co-creators with You! What a privilege You gave to mom and dad to bring little boys and girls into a home environment, where there is love, trust, respect, and a commitment to each other. Help us to be accountable to these little ones, that by Your grace, we will prepare them for a place in Your kingdom! In the name of Jesus Christ we humbly pray. Amen, and Amen. The month of February is over, but...

"Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you" (Isaiah 49:15). Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Here we are standing in Your Throne Room by invitation; to call upon You and receive from You, understanding of how the love of a mortal  can even vaguely be compared to Your love! Our finite minds cannot comprehend it Lord, so please teach us the lesson You want us to learn. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Today we are going to take a...

 "And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6;4). Dear Heavenly Father, we have come to the last five days of this month of February, a short  month with a large agenda! I wish the entire month could be declared, the month of LOVE, when we share love with one another, especially, those closest to us, the ones we tend to take for granted. Teach us how to make every day a LOVE day, by making You, the God of Love, the Guest of Honor...

"Then Job answered the Lord and said: "I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. Listen, please, and let me speak; You said, 'I will question you, and you shall answer Me.' "I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You. Therefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes. And so it...

"Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: “Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge? Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said: ' "Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it." ' Then Job answered the Lord and said:  ' "Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further." ' . . .  Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you...

"Behold, my eye has seen all this, My ear has heard and understood it. What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God. But you forgers of lies, You are all worthless physicians. Oh, that you would be silent, And it would be your wisdom! Now hear my reasoning, And heed the pleadings of my lips. Will you speak wickedly for God, And talk deceitfully for Him? Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God? Will it be well when He searches...

Then Job answered and said: "I have heard many such things; Miserable  comforters are you all! Shall words of wind have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? I also could speak as you do, If your soul were in my soul’s place. I could heap up words against you, And shake my head at you; But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the comfort of my lips would relieve your grief" (Job 16:1-5). Holy Father, here we are again, seeking Your face, needing a word from You to help us as we wait for that still...

"That He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For they would double your prudence. Know therefore that God exacts from you Less than your iniquity deserves. Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty? They are higher than heaven—what can you do? Their measure is longer than the earth And broader than the sea" (Job 11:6-9). Merciful God, here we are again seeking Your wisdom and Your justice! Your goodness surpasses anything we could imagine. You reveal the thoughts of humankind and our mouths lay bare our true feelings. So help us Lord to allow...

"Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: "Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated? Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you? For you have said, 'My doctrine is pure, And I am clean in your eyes. But oh, that God would speak, And open His lips against you" (Job 11:1-5). Dear God, we thank You that You are not only Father, but also Friend; that friend who is closer to us than a brother! It is Your love, Your...

"My soul loathes my life; I will give free course to my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. I will say to God, 'Do not condemn me; Show me why You contend with me. Does it seem good to You that You should oppress, That You should despise the work of Your hands, And smile on the counsel of the wicked? Do You have eyes of flesh? Or do You see as man sees? Are Your days like the days of a mortal man? Are Your years like the days of a mighty man, That You...