Quotes about Children

Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 Let's face it. None of us can do a thousand things to the glory of God. And in our vain attempt we stand the risk of forfeiting a precious thing—EXCELLENCE. Oh, that we might discern the will of God, surrender to His calling, resign the masses of activities, and sell out to do a few things well. What a legacy that would be for our children.

Who does God say we are? If we've received Jesus as our personal Savior, the sum of our identity is found in 1 John 3:1: "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are!

I believe practically every little girl has at least four dreams: (1) to be a bride, (2) to be beautiful, (3) to be fruitful (which we usually define as having children), and (4) to live happily ever after.

Look at how great a love the Father has given us, that we should be called God's children. And we are! 1 John 3:1

They are to teach what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and children. Titus 2:3—4

I've since arrived at the conclusion that God often makes children who are going to be extra work extra cute.

Be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us. Ephesians 5:1—2

Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5: 1

Raising or caring for children requires sacrifice and service, which, I believe, heals us from the destructive forces of self-centeredness.

We don't want to limit what God can do in our children by trying to parent them alone—Trust God to take care of them.

Pray that your children will develop a heart that seeks after God.

Children who have faith have distinctly different characteristics from those who don't. In fact, one of the main manifestations of a person with strong faith is the ability to give—not just in terms of money or possessions, but also time, love, and encouragement.