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Children, Sacred Gifts from God
by Holli Kight
God’s Word consistently speaks of the value and blessing of children. From the very beginning, Scripture portrays them not as burdens, but as a heritage and reward. Jesus Himself welcomed little ones with open arms, saying, “Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14).
Every smile, every curious question, every small hand reaching up for ours reminds us of this truth: children are gifts from God. They are not given to us to possess, but to steward. We are called to love them, teach them, and guide them in His ways.
As parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and members of the church family, we share a sacred responsibility. Raising children means more than meeting their physical needs—it means shepherding their souls. Children watch us closely, and they often learn more from what we model than from what we say. When we pray, forgive, serve, and worship, we show them what it looks like to walk with Jesus. And when we admit our mistakes and lean on God’s grace, we teach them humility and dependence on Him.
Let us cherish our children as the treasures they are. Let us pray for them, protect them, and invest in their lives.
Scripture gives us clear direction in this work. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 tells us: “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” In other words, teaching our children about God is not a once-a-week activity. It is a daily rhythm, woven into the ordinary moments of life.
We do not carry this calling alone. God equips us with wisdom, patience, and grace for the journey. And He places us in community—the church—so that no child is raised in isolation. Whether you are a parent or not, you have a role in shaping the faith of the next generation. A kind word, a helping hand, a listening ear—all of these reflect God’s love to a child.
So let us cherish our children as the treasures they are. Let us pray for them, protect them, and invest in their lives. And above all, let us raise them to know that they are deeply loved—not only by us, but by the God who made them, knows them, and has a plan for their future.