Dec. 12, 2025

Day 347 The Gift of Family | Psalm 127:3–5

Day 347 The Gift of Family | Psalm 127:3–5

Send us a text Some days family feels like a warm shelter; other days it feels like a maze. We lean into Psalm 127 to name a simple, powerful truth: family is a gift. Not a perfect gift, not an easy gift, but a sacred trust we receive and steward with gratitude, patience, and prayer. I share a short reflection on what it means to see children—and the people who shape us—as arrows in a warrior’s hands, crafted with care and released with purpose. We talk frankly about the realities: misunders...

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Season 2

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Some days family feels like a warm shelter; other days it feels like a maze. We lean into Psalm 127 to name a simple, powerful truth: family is a gift. Not a perfect gift, not an easy gift, but a sacred trust we receive and steward with gratitude, patience, and prayer. I share a short reflection on what it means to see children—and the people who shape us—as arrows in a warrior’s hands, crafted with care and released with purpose.

We talk frankly about the realities: misunderstandings, fatigue, and the slow work of repair. Gratitude is not a gloss; it’s a tool that shifts the heart from resentment to responsibility. You’ll hear one small practice to try today—reach out to a single family member or spiritual mentor and tell them exactly what you appreciate. That simple message can change the tone of a day and open the door to deeper trust. Along the way, we widen the lens to include spiritual family: the friends, mentors, and church communities God uses to steady us, shape us, and remind us we’re not alone.

To close, we pray a short, earnest prayer you can make your own: “Father, thank you for the gift of family. Help me love them well.” If your home feels stretched, if you’re longing for hope, or if you simply want to be more intentional with the people you love, this reflection offers a gentle reset and a clear next step. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone you appreciate today, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome And Purpose

00:47 - Weekend Host Update

01:59 - Scripture On Family As A Gift

02:34 - Practicing Gratitude And Outreach

03:11 - Closing Blessing And Credits

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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And now, weekends with Lauren.

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Today is day 347, the gift of family, from Psalm 127, verses 3 through 5 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey, it's Saturday, and I'm not Lauren.

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She isn't able to make it this weekend, but I got you covered.

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And today we're going to focus on the blessing of family.

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Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a reward from Him.

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Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands.

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Family is one of God's most precious gifts.

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Whether it's your biological family or your spiritual family, he's placed around you these relationships as a reflection of his love.

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Family isn't always easy.

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There can be challenges, there can be misunderstandings, even pain.

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But when you choose to thank God for the people he's placed in your life, your perspective begins to shift.

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So today, I want you to take time to thank God for your family.

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Reach out to one family member and let them know that you appreciate them.

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Now pray with me.

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Father, thank you for the gift of family.

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Help me to love them, help me to love them well, and to honor you in the way I nurture these relationships.

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Amen.

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Alright, I'll see you tomorrow as we continue to unwrap God's gifts together.

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See ya.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But remember, I'm here every weekend, and you should be too.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day, Weekends with Lauren, is Kimmy Shirley.

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Special intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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You can message me or Rick at renewedmindsets.com/slash contact.

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I'm so glad we had this time together.

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And don't forget, he's not finished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on weekends with Lauren.

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I love you all so much.

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Bye.