“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3 Being a parent is rewarding. Notice, I did NOT say easy. Loving our kids is easy, but the parenting thing is tough. The rewards we reap from being there for our children are endless, and knowing that God entrusted us to guide them in His ways is such a blessing. The photo above is what I woke up to. My toddler, who will be 3 next month, was sitting on the couch with his cup while I got ready for bed.