Arrows

 The Bible refers to children as arrows  as found in Psalms 127:3-5, "Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.  Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.  They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate."

I have alway just thought of this crew as the arrows.  Kiddos who are blessed with parents that cherish all that they are. 


I wasn't until I read "Spirit of Adoption"  by Randy and Kelsey Bohlender that I began to think differently.  I had never in my life thought about the arrows who have no one-not a soul to guide them, love them, feed them, and teach them the ways of our creator.  What about these arrows?  What about the arrows that aren't in a quiver?  Arrows like:

This sweet bundle of goodness who will be forever with out an earthly father.

Or the little beauties found here who have empty hearts that long to be filled...

The little warrior displayed here desiring to have a brother....

The little treasures sitting here wondering what it is like to have a father...wondering, pondering, praying to be put into a quiver. 

I ask you these questions-

If the arrows aren't in a quiver than where are they?

They are lying on the ground vunerable to the enemy who longs to put them in his quiver....his army.  He will use them for his glory...evil.

What can you do?

You can put an arrow in your quiver.  Not called to adopt?  Ok, I know not all are. 

So, what other options do you have?

You could help someone who is trying to adopt by giving financially to them.  Give spiritually to them through the act of encouragement.  

Are there other ideas that don't require money?

Absolutely, you can volenteer to help out children in need.  Show them the love of the Father.    Be creative. 

The key to to recognize the problem.  The unlocking of the door is to act upon the problem by being part of the

Solution.