Below is the video-produced reading of a poem I wrote called Seats at the Dinner Table. This poem was inspired by Psalm 128, which was also the Psalm that inspired and provided the foundation of the sermon series of the same name preached at our church, Peace Church.

The video is the shortened form of the poem used in promotion of that sermon series. Below is the full poem which is just slightly longer.

The reading is done by my friend, Corey Terpstra.

Seats at the Dinner Table; A Poem about Family.

Family.

It’s not about getting back to the old days. It’s not about looking for new ways.

It’s not about when we were young or when the kids were little. It’s not about getting back to when life was simple.

It’s not about waiting for this crazy stage of life to be over. It’s not about waiting until we are older.

Family.

It’s about the seats at the dinner table, loving each other as long as we’re able.

It’s about seeing God’s good plan unfold, knowing that even new days become old.

It’s about seeing the faith continue on, knowing the seats will get filled again after we’re gone.

Family.

There’s a picture in Scripture of a family, each with a seat at the meal. It’s the faith, the fellowship, and the prayer that are real.

It’s the Lord, remember, who makes a family complete, even when there’s an empty seat.

The family is the Lord’s, and it’s His alone, turning the seats at the table into a Godly home.