Psalm 127:3

Psalm 127:3 “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 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.”
Coming from a family of eleven children, I can testify that ten children is enough to fill ones quiver, and keep you busy for many, many years. According to the Bible, Job’s quiver was full. Later on in this chapter we see how seriously Job took his job of High Priest of his family. The Bible does not say that Job’s children loved or served God, but we do see that they liked to spend time together.
We are from a culture that values quality of life above life itself. And quality of life does not speak of the actual quality of one’s “life”, but the ease of one’s life, how much he owns, and what he will retire with. Family “planning” is huge! We’ve had several people ask us, “Haven’t your parents heard of family planning?!” And of course we say, “Yes. And they planned to have eleven kids.” Family planning…
I cannot speak from experience on this matter, since I have never had children, but if children are an heritage of the Lord, than why do we think we should choose how large or small this heritage is? Is not God in control? Every child that you are able to have is part of God’s family plan for you.
Before you get mad at me, let me assure you I have heard the arguments to the contrary. “A family shouldn’t have more kids than they can afford to take care of.” I don’t believe it is a matter of money. The One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills can surely take care of you. However, I have known people who were not committed to raising their children. They simply were committed to having them. This is sick, and can be the cause of broken homes, ruined testimonies, and harmed children. If you are not mature enough to raise children than don’t have them! But if you are able, why would you hold back on God? Why would you hinder your own heritage? You want to face the horde of the enemy with two arrows? Good luck! However, little is much when God is in it. If he desires to give you only two children, he can defeat the enemy with those two. Think of Samson!
I would encourage you to let God do your family planning. And while he is planning your family, you can focus on growing and serving him. Do not put yourself in the place of God. You will find yourself sorely lacking.
I beg you not to be angry with me. I am not presenting an ultimatum. I simply wish to plant a thought. Is not God stronger and wiser than we? Every area of our lives should be fully and completely given to God. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes…”