Kids Have Present Value
It’s easy to think of our kids as the “future.” We tell ourselves they’ll shine someday when they’re older, wiser, and more capable. But have you ever paused to realize how much they’re already shining today? They aren’t just waiting to grow into their potential—they’re living it. Your child’s curiosity, laughter, and questions are shaping your world and theirs. Isn’t that incredible?
Take a moment to really see your child. Notice how they find joy in the tiniest things—a cardboard box can be a spaceship or treasure chest, and a puddle isn’t an inconvenience but an adventure. They remind us that life is so much more than our to-do lists. They’re here to pull us back into wonder and invite us to slow down, notice, and celebrate the beauty all around us.
Celebrate Who They Are Today
Here’s something amazing: Your child is already enough. Sure, they’ll grow and change, but right now, they’re full of unique gifts and talents that make your family and your community better. Whether it’s their silly jokes, endless questions, or fierce determination to do it “all by myself,” they are showing you glimpses of who God made them to be. Celebrate that. Call it out. Remind them—and yourself—that they don’t have to wait to be valuable.
When you stop to celebrate who they are, you’re giving them the confidence to dream and grow. A child who knows they’re loved and valued today doesn’t just thrive now—they’re better prepared for whatever comes tomorrow. It’s like watering a plant; you’re helping their roots go deep so they can grow strong.
Their Faith Can Teach You
Have you ever listened to a child’s prayer? It’s the purest thing. They thank God for their stuffed animals, for ice cream, and for Grandma’s hugs. They trust Him in ways we often forget how to. Watching your child’s faith can reignite your own.
Encourage their bold prayers and big questions. Sit with them when they talk about what they believe. They’re not waiting to be “ready” to share their faith—they’re doing it right now in their words and actions. And here’s the beautiful thing: their simple, honest faith can grow yours, too.
Start Celebrating Today
Your child’s value isn’t just in who they’ll become. It’s in who they already are. Tell them what you love about them—not because they did something “big” but simply because they’re yours.
Your child doesn’t have to wait for “someday” to make an impact. They’re doing it right now in the way they love, laugh, and live. And you? You’re part of that story. By seeing, celebrating, and supporting them today, you’re helping them grow into the amazing person God created them to be.
So go ahead—lean in. Notice the wonder. Celebrate the small moments. Your child is a gift to your life right now. And the way you love them today? That’s shaping the future in ways you can’t even imagine.