Encourage Your Children

‘There are many adverse effects on children and adults. Changes to our regular routines, living situations, loss of friends or family, medical issues, eating disorders, and the negative impact of technology are profoundly influencing emotional and intellectual well-being. For children in particular, new protocols or challenges at school can be an additional source of anxiety.

Recognizing some unease at the school where she teaches, my wife recently selected some children-relevant scriptures she could use to encourage her Christian students. It’s a great idea. While there are many quotes and good things we can say to inspire and reassure children, there’s nothing better than sharing God’s Word with them.

So, here are Karen’s 20 verses (below). Use them to encourage your children. And think of creative ways to share them. Maybe write one on a post-it note and stick it on the bathroom mirror, include one in a lunch box, make a card, or send one as a text if you have older children.

You are the pride of your parents (Proverbs 17:6).

Nothing makes me happier than hearing that you’re walking in the truth! (3 John 3:4).

You are the crown of your grandparents (Proverbs 17:6).

You’re a real blessing! (Psalm 127:3).

I am like a joyful warrior because you are my arrow (Psalm 127:4-5).

You’re wonderfully complex and marvellously made (Psalm 139:14).

You are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3).

God will reveal His ways to you (Luke 10:21, Matthew 11:25).

You are the pride and joy of the kingdom of God (Luke 18:16).

Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven belongs to little children (Mark 10:14).

You are the apple of His eye (Psalm 17:8).

Jesus is with you always (Matthew 28:20).

You’re God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10).

You are more valuable than a whole flock of sparrows (Matthew 10:29).

All the hairs on your head are numbered (Luke 12:7).

You are God’s special possession (1 Peter 2:9).

You’re a delight to God (Psalm 149:4).

You are a treasure (Deuteronomy 7:6).

Things will go well with you when you obey your parents (Ephesians 6:1-3).

You make God sing! (Zephaniah 3:17).

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Summary

The article discusses how various challenges, including changes in routine, loss of loved ones, and the impact of technology, affect both children and adults emotionally and intellectually. It highlights the importance of offering support, particularly for children who may experience additional stress from school-related pressures. To encourage and uplift children, the author’s wife, a teacher, selected 20 Bible verses that can be used to inspire and reassure young ones. These verses focus on God’s love, the value of children, and the importance of following God’s teachings, suggesting ways to share them creatively with children.

2 Corinthians 4:5