“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.”
Psalm 127:3
Children are one of the clearest pictures of God’s heart. Their curiosity, honesty, wonder, and purity remind us of what truly matters. Scripture tells us that children are a gift — not because of what they do, but because of who they are: reflections of God’s creativity and love.
As parents, this verse reminds us to slow down and cherish our kids, to remember that they’re not burdens or interruptions but blessings entrusted to us. They bring joy, purpose, and a fresh view of the world.
But for many adults, this verse can stir something deeper.
Not everyone grew up feeling protected, valued, or cherished. Some people carry wounds from a childhood where they were mistreated, overlooked, or harmed. And hearing “children are a gift” can feel confusing — even painful.
So if that’s you, here’s something important to know:
**God’s intention for children was always good.
Your pain was never His plan.**
When the Bible calls children a gift, it is describing how God sees them — not how every human treats them. Some adults act out of their own brokenness, and their choices leave deep marks on innocent hearts. But your mistreatment was never a reflection of your worth. You were always precious. You were always a gift. Someone else simply failed to honor what God created.
And God grieves with you.
He is “close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18) and fiercely protective of the vulnerable. Jesus Himself said it would be better for a person to be thrown into the sea than to harm a child (Matthew 18:6). That means He saw you. He cared. He never agreed with what was done to you.
The good news?
God restores what was wounded.
He heals the childhood parts of us that were hurt, silenced, or forgotten. And He gently rebuilds what was broken — identity, trust, safety, and hope.
So whether you grew up cherished or neglected, this verse has a message for you:
Cherish the children in your life today — including the child you once were.
Let today be a reminder to love your kids with intention and tenderness…
but also to let God love and restore the parts of you that didn’t receive that same tenderness growing up.
Children are a gift.
And that includes you — the child you used to be, and the person you are becoming.
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