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So I wrote out a customized version and made our children learn it. We prayed it every day and one day I was surprised to hear their Dad pray it with us.

At the last meeting of Woman leader in June, a Sister stood up to share how Psalm 112 had been a blessing to her. I was going to add my little bit about the same Psalm but felt we were pressed for time.

However after the meeting I felt so burdened for holding back. That is what has led to this piece.

Sometime in 1997, I heard a silent voice say…face the home front.  I wasn’t too sure what the instruction meant but I decided to pay a more focused, planned and consistent attention to our home.

Three years into that journey I heard again, Psalm 112 is the word for your family. [GOD is no respecter of persons].

So I wrote out a customized version and made our children learn it. We prayed it every day and one day I was surprised to hear their Dad pray it with us.

Looking back I have learnt 3 valuable lessons:

  • It is a complete diet – The first verse lays the solid foundation for a godly family while the second verse defines a glorious future. Verses 3-10 cover the spectrum of blessings needed for the present: prosperity, charity, victory, courage, influence, honour etc.
  • It is a tangible heritage – Over and above the houses, the stocks, the cash in the hamper of our inheritance, it is a solid asset that can be handed over to the next generation. Once the children learn it at an early age they can be encouraged to customize it for their new families when they get married. Our daughters can use it to build their new homes while for our sons it helps to give them a perspective and focus for their new families.
  • If customized appropriately the Daddy’s will eagerly learn it too– The Psalm starts with” Praise the Lord.” The next line can read “In this family of ……………………. [Add just your husband’s name] we are blessed because we fear the LORD and we delight greatly in doing what HE commands.  In verse two instead of your Seed; you can put the actual names of your children or children to be. These words I believe sound good to every man. So without you discussing it or pushing for it our husbands can joyfully learn the Psalm from their children.

The word of GOD stands sure. It can never fail. Remember it was the same word that GOD used to frame the world from total darkness, emptiness and chaos.

Our families will not only be beautiful and blessed here on earth but they will be well pleasing to HIM in eternity.

Shalom! ! !

by Pastor Ronke Aladesuru