9 Reasons Why I Have A Large Family

1. Children are a blessing from the Lord. (Psalm 127). As much as society focuses on the burdens of children, Jesus made it clear that children are special. They are not extra baggage. They are not debts. The Bible says that a child is a gift, a heritage, an inheritance.

2. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full (of children). (Psalm 127) Why do people want God to bless them with an abundance of wealth and health, but not with an abundance of children? It is because people do not really believe that children (especially in abundance) are blessings.

3. I think of the long-term perspective. If I only lived for today, then it would be easier to get overwhelmed, but I think of my life in 10, 20, 30 years from now and where I want to be. Maybe I’m selfish, but I want a lot of grown children to be there for my husband and me when we are old. Just like I am going to be the one caring for my aging parents rather than putting them in a nursing home, I am teaching my children those same values. When there are only one or two children in the family, there is a heavy burden placed on their shoulders to take up this full responsibility. Another perk about thinking with the future in mind is that I want a ton of grandchildren to spoil!

4. My children are huge helpers. I have taught them to clean up after themselves, to help with their own laundry, to do all of the animal chores. When you start when they’re really little, it’s only natural to them and they don’t question why they have to do those things.

5. We believe that birth control takes control out of God’s hands and places it in man’s. Historically, Christians have purposely been anti-birth control and anti-sterilization. This has changed over the last 60-70 years, but just because society has changed its viewpoints about birth control does not mean that I have to jump on the bandwagon. After much research and prayer, we have chosen to forsake this modern convenience and let God be God. This has brought freedom in our marriage rather than bondage. If you want more info about this topic, I’ve written a small book about the biblical and social history of birth control and its physical and spiritual ramifications on the Christian family. If you’re interested in reading it, just let me know.

6. Every child- whether in our plans or not- has a purpose in this life and a future from God. At least 26% of our current generation has been aborted, yet what is just as astonishing is that Christian people who do not want their personal plans meddled with have forfeited an infinitely higher number of pregnancies. It is difficult for pro-life Christians to be truly pro-life when they try their hardest to prevent life from even existing.

7. This life of mine is so short- instead of focusing only on today and the stresses that accompany having a large family, I focus on my everlasting home in Heaven. Every child I prevent from allowing to be conceived is one less soul to glorify, honor and worship God in Heaven for all of eternity. Who am I to rob the Lord of praise just because I am focused on my life here on earth? I do not want any regrets.

8. Family life is more enjoyable when there are many children. There is always someone to talk to, play with, and there’s nothing quite as special as holding a new baby brother or sister. Holidays and family reunions are a blast when your family is huge!

9. Going anywhere with 6 children in tow opens up the door for conversation with strangers about my faith in the Lord and why we have a big family. I’m sure I can think of many, many more reasons why I have a large family and love it, but alas, I’ve got to get back to my family!