Glorious Heritage

Let’s do a quick survey. If you are expecting a new baby in your family, then please raise your hand. My hand is raised because I am going to be a grandfather in January, but that’s not the point I want to make. My point is I wonder if you as thrilled as I am that you live in a country that offers you incredible healthcare for you and for that new baby.

Today, I am excited that Rivers of the World (ROW) has almost completed our new maternity ward in Punta Gorda, Belize. The problem, though, is we don’t have a name for the new facility. I would love it if you would give me a few suggestions for names. Think about it, what name do you give to a place that will offer Mayan mothers education, prenatal care, postnatal care and delivery services and that will specifically stand as a Christian witness to these expectant mothers. What is an appropriate name for a new maternity ward that will ultimately bring glory to the Lord? Drop me a note if you have any ideas.

If I could personally speak to each of the Mayan mothers who will give birth to a child in this new maternity ward, I would recite Psalm 127:3 (NKJV):

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.”

No matter how frustrating your children can be at times, never forget how precious they are to God. We should love our children with the understanding that they are a glorious heritage given to us by God.

Category: Belize, Blessings, Children