Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4
“Walk in singleness of heart in the fear of the Lord, and be labouring in works, and roaming in study and among your flocks, until the Lord give to you a wife whom He will.”
Testament of Reuben, Concerning Thoughts 4.1 (second century BC).
Today the Testament of Reuben mirrors the words of this Psalm of David.
As empty nesters, Jenni and I are praying verses like these over our children. We believe it’s one of the most generous things we can do for them as they are “laboring in works and roaming in study.”
Father, help our children walk in singleness of heart in the fear of the Lord. Give them strength to labor in works and roam in study. In your timing, provide a wife for our son and a husband for our daughter that likewise loves and serves you, Amen.