I hope, pray, and trust my children and grandchildren will be able to say the same. In these ways and so many others, I experienced God’s grace and enjoyed an inestimable privilege. I have only ever lived around examples of godliness, for I was born to examples of godliness. I saw them put sin to death, I saw them come alive to righteousness, I saw them serve as examples of Christian wisdom and character. Even as I was growing up under their care, they were growing up under God’s care.

Just as a person grows physically from infant to mature adult, a Christians life is designed to grow spiritually from baby to mature Christian. It is to mature in both knowledge of God and in godly living ultimately, it is to become more like Christ. They knew their task was to not only describe their faith with their words, but also to display it with their lives. Simply put, to grow in faith means to grow spiritually. I was born to new believers, but to sincere and motivated ones. To be born into a Christian home is to be born before examples of godliness. I have only ever lived in Christian fellowship, for I was born to people committed to Christian fellowship. It may not take a village to raise a child, but it certainly takes a church. They prayed for me before I was born, they baptized me after I was born, they told me of my need of Jesus and of being reborn. Those saints loved me as their own and love me still today. Most of my earliest memories are of Christian churches and Christian worship, of songs, sermons, and sacraments. To be born into a Christian home is to be born into a community of believers. I have only ever imagined a life submitted to Jesus, for I was born to people belonging to Jesus. As soon as I was enabled to express faith, I expressed my faith in Jesus. As soon as I was able to grasp my need for forgiveness, I was told of the forgiver. As soon as I was able to know names, I knew the name of Jesus. From my youngest days I was told of the great Savior and assured of my need for him. To be born into a Christian home is to be born into a house declaring the gospel. I have only ever known a life guided by the Book, for I was born to people of the Book. As soon as I was able to read, they taught me the discipline of daily devotion. As soon as I was able to memorize, they led me to store it up in my heart. As soon as I was able to understand, they began to read it to me. As soon as I was able to see, I saw my parents studying it. As soon as I was able to hear, I heard God’s Word. To be born into a Christian home is to be born into a house ruled by the Book. I have only ever known a life of prayer, for I was born to praying people. From the moment I was born, they prayed over me, by me, and with me. From the moment I was named, they prayed for me by name. From the moment I was conceived, they prayed for me in particular. Before I even existed, my parents prayed for me. To be born into a Christian home is to be born into a house of prayer. But these few resonate in my heart today. What are the benefits belonging to those so blessed? They are, perhaps, too many to list, and only eternity will fully enumerate them.

Share these Scriptures with your own children and help carry on a Godly legacy in the next generation.Sponsor Show Your Support Become a Patron May these Bible verses about children lift your spirits and remind you of the tender heart that God wants all of His children to have. God wants us to succeed and have a future of hope and success, just like we want to see for our own children! Just as children need discipline and correction in order to stay on the right path, God tells us in Scripture that we are His children and He corrects us as a father.

The popular children's song 'Jesus Loves the Little Children' reminds us that 'all are precious in His sight' and no matter your race, gender or nationality, God wants to see all children come to Him. Learn more about what the Bible says about children in this collection of scripture quotes. Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to Him full of faith and trust. In the Bible, God tells us that children are a blessing and a gift! Their spirits are filled with innocence, joy, and laughter. Bible Verses about Children - Scriptures on Kids and Parenting

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