I’ll never forget the summer Olivia and I nearly hollered in the ultrasound room when the nurse smiled, saying, “looks like there’s two in there.” Ever since that day, our life has never been the same. Our twin girls have been such a blessing to our life. Frankly, they’ve managed to paint challenges on everything we do yet bring more love, light, and clarity into our home.
Just when I think I have my head wrapped around how awesome our little girls are, the beauty of who they are shines even brighter and blows my mind. Each season they get older, I experience the wonderful gifts they are to us. But the wonder of children is no surprise to God. He knew the wonderful impact kids would have on us and, ultimately, His Kingdom.
10 Bible Verses About Children:
1. Psalm 127:3-5
“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD. The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate.”
“Burdens” or “inconveniences” are the opposite of what children are meant to be to us. Instead, they are to be of great value, cared for, and raised in Christ, shaping them to be all God has called them to be. In this way, dads are like warriors, and kids are like arrows aimed to hit their targets of God’s purpose for their life.
2. Proverbs 17:6
“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.”
Like returns on great investment, grandchildren are the beautiful jewels of grandparents who poured so well into their own children’s upbringing.
3. Psalms 139:13-16
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that fully well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
Dad, no matter the events surrounding a baby’s conception, each child is a magnificent work of art created by God. God makes no mistakes, and each child is intentional and fully known, wonderfully gifted through you to your care.
4. John 16:21
“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.”
Jesus blesses us through the illustration of bringing a child into the world. He shows us that a mother’s pain in delivery is overshadowed when the work of God (the baby) is brought into the world. Dads, in the same way, can consider this scripture through the hardship of pursuing being a godly father. Even eyeing the hope for a child’s future when perseveringly raised in Christ. Are you discipling your kids? If you want to see how you’re doing, click here.
5. 3 John 1:4
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
Children give us the ability to bring a smile to the heart of the Lord as we raise them according to His ways.
6. James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Fatherhood can get tough, but when we look at our kids, we can remember they are a gift from God, who is faithful. When we lean on Him, He’ll be faithful to give us all we need to father well through it all.
7. Luke 18:16
“But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
As dads, this verse urges us never to make it hard for our kids to connect with Jesus. Children are special to Him. Let’s get them to church, support them in activities to get to know Jesus more, and sacrifice our time to never block them from engaging with the Bible.
8. Matthew 18:10
“Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.”
The little ones that call us dad are so special to God that He sends angels to watch over them. What a blessing!
9. Isaiah 54:13
“And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
To be able to see the world and who we are to them through the perspective of your young child is a blessing because we can take their perspective and learn the full dependence and trust your young child has on you, is the full dependence and trust we should have in Jesus.
10. Ephesians 6:4
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.”
Bible verses about children always remind dads that our children are a blessing to the kingdom of God. So, despite how we may feel, we should never discipline in a way that makes them bitter but instead submit to learning ways to raise our children right with discipline that honors God’s future for their life.
Dad, You Are a Blessing!
There’s no doubt fatherhood can be excruciatingly hard at times. From waking up at 2 AM to attempting to calm a screaming baby or navigating a rebellious teen, many of us don’t always feel like kids are a blessing at times. I pray these bible verses about children serve as an encouragement. Let’s remember we are blessed straight from God as dads.
With every blessing comes a proportionate level of stewardship needed. Kids are a huge blessing to God. This means there is a great level of responsibility needed to handle all dynamics children bring. Thankfully, we don’t have to do it on our own. As we experience the blessing of our children, let’s look to the One who blesses us.
