Arrows

Feb 13th, 2013

Arrows

I love that the Bible describes children as arrows in the hand of a warrior. They are weapons to be launched out as bright lights in a dark world. As parents we are archers and our job is to do all we can to help them hit the target.

The honor of being a mom or a dad is that you are entrusted with one of God’s special little arrows. He wants you to fit each one to your bowstring, aim carefully, pull with all your might and then whenever He calls you to, you must let it fly. Our number one concern should be that while we had them in our hand we did everything we could to help them reach heaven at the end of their mission.

Jennie and I have been blessed by the Lord with four little arrows. Three are still in our quiver and one is now in the target. Lenya flew straight and true. Though her flight on this earth was far shorter than we thought or would have liked, she struck the dead center of the bullseye with great eternal impact.

We are not going to take a second we have with Alivia, Daisy or Clover for granted for we aren’t guaranteed how long we will have with them either. As long as God sees fit to trust them to our care they will be planted in the house of the Lord all their earthly days, and our absolute highest prayer for their lives is that, like Lenya is now, they would dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, matters more than this.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. (Psalms 127:4 NKJV)

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Erika Soto Says:

Feb 13th, 2013

So encouraging. Thank you Levi. I am praying for you today.
Kelli McLean Says:

Feb 13th, 2013

Levi and Jennie, Your strength and resolve inspires me so much to hang on to the Lord no matter what comes my way. Both of you are continually on my heart and in my prayers.

By the way, as always, Drew McLean and I are All In….heart and soul. <3
Gail Walashek Says:

Feb 13th, 2013

Awww, Levi, so beautifully written, and though my little arrows are all grown up now, the Lord has entrusted me with little grandchildren arrows. May I not take my responsibilities lightly, and with His help, may all these arrows hit the mark straight and true!
ali ashmead (einfeld) Says:

Feb 13th, 2013

love that visual. thanks for sharing.
Susie Trefney Says:

Feb 13th, 2013

I am pretty sure that the little arrow that flew sooner than expected had a mighty fire trail behind her all the way to that bullseye!!!
Steve and Bonnie Williamson Says:

Feb 13th, 2013

Pastor levi you write so well, so descriptive , can’t wait for your first book! Continued prayers for you and your lovely family. The lusko family are an inspiration.
Nichol Modgling Says:

Feb 14th, 2013

Hey Levi I was at Revival last night and was thinking of going to OC tonight. Are you sharing the same message from last night? It was awesome by the way
Jeanie Haugestuen Says:

Feb 14th, 2013

Thank you
Samanda Minatra Says:

Feb 19th, 2013

As Amanda and I look to the future when Lord willing we will be parents, I pray that we can live like this with our children. You and Jennie are truly and inspiration to us and a real blessing as well. Know that we are praying.
Travis & Kelly Clark Says:

Feb 20th, 2013

I just read this verse today. You & Jennie inspire my family in so many ways. I will never look at my children the same. Thank you & know that we are praying for you and your family always!
Jeremy Roberts Says:

Feb 28th, 2013

A a dad of 3 I have been moved by your story and inspired by your recent sermons. 2 of my 3 require an epipen for food allergies so you have lived through our worst nightmare in recent months. After watching Lenya’s service online we made a family chant of our own, her story and your witness will definitely continue to bless many.

Proverbs 90:12