Speaking Life to our Kids
I was waiting in the doctor’s office, and there was the sweetest little girl who was about three years old “chatting” with her mom. Their conversation was too cute, and everyone in the waiting room couldn’t help but listen in. On the other side of the room, a couple of older ladies started talking about how much fun this age is, but how terrible teenage girls can be. They went on to say that teenage boys are even worse because they are just dumb!
This conversation broke my heart. Is this truly how we should be speaking about our children? Is it possible that our kids are living up to the expectations that we have set for them with our words? Maybe we should think about taking a different approach and make a conscious effort to speak life to kids who are in this vulnerable stage of life.
Even better… I wonder what would happen if we started speaking God’s word over our children and blessing them with the promises that God has for them. When I came home that day, I made sure to tell my teenage son how smart, talented, and overall incredible human I think he was. I don’t ever want my kids to doubt how I feel about them.
These are just a few of my favorite verses that I have used to speak God’s word over my kids.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
“Above all else guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23
