Having the mindset to encourage your child is immensely important for their spiritual growth. Discouragement is an unwelcome storm cloud that darkens life. It drains the fun out of things we enjoy, causes us to pull away from those we love, and robs us of our passion for truly living. Sadly, discouragement is not exclusive to adults. Our children can find themselves walking under this dark cloud. However, as parents, you\u00a0can eliminate discouragements \u2013 you\u00a0can encourage your child today!<\/p>\n
In Proverbs 16:24 (NLT), the Bible teaches us: \u201ckind words are like honey \u2013 sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.\u201d Speaking words of encouragement to our children literally brings them health, for both body and soul. Now that\u2019s an amazing promise! If your little one has been slumping under the gloom of discouragement, then it’s time to flood their heart with some light.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have ever heard your child say \u201cI\u2019m stupid\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m just not smart\u201d, you know how painful those words can be. Your child is not stupid, they are fearfully and wonderfully made by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Here are some examples of words we can speak to encourage your children\u2019s minds.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The human heart is something only God himself can truly know. We all wrestle with our inner thoughts. We all struggle with insecurity, guilt and confusion. Sometimes, all we need is a reminder that we are loved, valued and appreciated. Here are some words we can share to encourage our children\u2019s hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our bodies are a fundamental part of what makes us a person. This is why aging bodies can be so discouraging for us adults! But our children face a different kind of discouragement. Their bodies are in a constant state of change\/growth, and then puberty hits! All it takes is another kid making fun of how our child looks, and they\u2019re in a tailspin. Here\u2019s a quick list of phrases to encourage our children about their bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We have all been made in the image of God and it isn\u2019t until we have trusted our lives to Christ that we ever find true peace and victory over discouragement. The greatest thing we can do as parents is to encourage your children in the Lord; to help awaken in them a knowledge of, and hunger for, God. Try to encourage your child in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The world can be a scary place, and the uncertainty of the future can make it more so. As our kids grow, they slowly get a taste of the pain and brokenness of this fallen world. Parents, in turn, need to encourage our children. We need to let them know that, in Christ, their future is secure and full of hope!<\/span><\/p>\n Encouragement is more than a good idea, it is a command from God, \u201cencourage one another and build each other up\u201d \u2013 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV). As parents, we have the responsibility and the privilege to \u00a0build our children up with encouraging words in all areas of their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Having the mindset to encourage your child is immensely important for their spiritual growth. Discouragement is an unwelcome storm cloud that darkens life. It drains the fun out of things we enjoy, causes us to pull away from those we love, and robs us of our passion for truly living. Sadly, discouragement is not exclusive […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[2307,4155],"tags":[1539],"class_list":{"0":"post-19242","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-christian-lifestyle","8":"category-sunday-school-resources","9":"tag-enouragement"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogrouting.sharefaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5encourage-2-1.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h2>\n
5 Simple Ways To Encourage Your Child Today<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Encourage Your Child’s\u00a0Mind<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Encourage Their Heart<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Encourage Their Body<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Encourage Your Child’s Spirit<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Encourage Your Child’s Future<\/b><\/h3>\n
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