“Helping Your Child See Their Worth Through God’s Eyes”

As winter fades and summer approaches, it's time to start thinking about one of our favorite things…. CAMP! We will be sharing a series of blog posts to help you prepare your children for an unforgettable summer camp experience. Our hope and prayer is that they discover their worth and value in the God who loves them immensely.

One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is a strong sense of identity in Christ. In a world filled with pressure, comparison, and self-doubt, kids need to know that their worth doesn’t come from achievements, popularity, or appearance—it comes from God. Many times an adults view of themselves comes from the experiences they had as a child, so it is extremely important to start them on the right path at a young age.

Here are some practical ways to help your child see themselves as God does.

1.     Teach Them What God Says About Them

The Bible is full of truths about who we are in Christ. Read these verses and share them regularly with your children:

  • Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

• Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.”

• Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” Help your child memorize and reflect on these verses so they internalize their God-given worth.

2.     Model Godly Confidence

Children absorb what they observe. If they hear you speaking negatively about yourself or constantly seeking validation from others, they may adopt the same habits. Instead, set an example of confidence in who God created you to be. Speak kindly about yourself, embrace your unique, God-given gifts, and show trust in His plan. When the moment is right, share how and why you are using the talents God has blessed you with!

3.     Speak Life Over Them

Your words have power! They can also shape your child’s self-perception. You can affirm your children with statements like this:

•  “God created you for a special purpose.”

• “You are deeply loved by Jesus, no matter what.”

• “God sees you as His masterpiece.”

• “God loves you more than anyone else!”

• “God sees you and hears you always, you just have to say His name.”

• You are a child of God

Replace any self-doubt they express with biblical truth, reminding them of their worth in God’s eyes.

John 1:12 – “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”

4.   Help Them Recognize Their Unique Gifts

Every child is gifted in different ways. Some are artistic, some are great listeners, some are leaders, and some have a heart for helping others. Encourage them to use their gifts for 

God’s glory instead of comparing themselves to others. Let them try new things and discover what they are good at and what they enjoy. Help them see that they don’t have to be like anyone else—they just need to be who God created them to be.

5.   Encourage a Strong Relationship with God

The more your child grows in their faith, the more secure they will become in their identity in Christ. Encourage prayer, worship, and reading the Bible. Pray and read the Bible as a family and encourage it independently. When they struggle with self-worth, guide them to seek God’s truth instead of the world’s opinions. Show them what God says about every situation they find themselves in!

6.   Pray Over Your Child’s Identity

Prayer is powerful and the best weapon you and your children have!  Ask God to help your child see themselves as He does. Here’s a simple prayer to pray over them:

“Lord, thank You for creating my child in Your image. Help them to see themselves through Your eyes—loved, chosen, and precious. Protect their heart from the lies of the world, and let them walk in confidence, knowing they are Your masterpiece. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Your child’s worth isn’t defined by what they do, how they look, or what others say about them—it is defined by their Creator. By consistently pointing them to God’s truth, affirming their value, and modeling a Christ-centered identity, you are laying a foundation that will help them stand firm in who they are in Him.