Cleaning out my files inevitably unearths treasures. So, when I scanned the single page resting in my hand, I respectfully placed it in a prominent position on a nearby shelf with the expressed determination to share it with you, my readers.
Whether you are a pastor, Sunday School teacher, youth director, academician, coach, nurse, nanny, neighbor, daycare director, parent, or grandparent, the stewardship of younger lives rests upon us. Children populate our families, our churches, our schools, our neighborhoods, and most definitely, our hearts. They bring meaning, energy, laundry, bright smiles, sticky fingers, questions, and yes, heartache. So, when a tender one in our sphere of influence seems caught in the tentacles of fear and anxiety, we feel their pain and are highly motivated to engage.
Here is the shocking reality: American Psychological Association (APA) estimates that15 million of our nation's young people can currently be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. One needs only to listen to the nightly news for confirmation. So, perhaps the resource in today’s blog post, Declaration for Kids, can offer encouragement in building a foundation of strength.
Hear me say, “This is not a substitute for medical attention.” You must use your own judgment to minister individually and carefully to each child.
This content credit goes to IgnitingHOPE. While I have no prior contact with this organization and I do not know how the handout made its way into my file, I honor the heart and truth behind what they offer. Note: slight variations in the content have been made.
Be encouraged as you read, as you share, and as you guide a younger one to declare!
Declaration for Kids
Declarations help us build our faith!
1. My prayers are powerful!
2. God loves to provide for me.
3. I am free from sin and alive in Him.
4. My health gets better every day.
5. God has supernatural protection for me.
6. I am great at relationships.
7. Because God is with me, the people around me experience His love and power.
8. Because of Jesus, I am loved 100% and super blessed/
9. My family is blessed.
10. I recognize and laugh at the devil’s lies.
Hearing truth helps us grow in faith.
1. My words direct my life.
2. God is on my side. I can’t be beaten.
3. I am a leader, I have great ideas, and God makes me powerful.
4. When I speak truth, my faith grows, and I become who God made me to be.
5. I think right thoughts, I speak words of life, and I make good decisions even when it is tough.
6. God will use me today to release His power and love to the people around me.
7. Today will be the best day yet!
To move mountains with Jesus I need to prepare.
1. Because I love Jesus, angels are working for me.
2. Bad things are turned away from me because of Jesus’ protection.
3. I am a person of peace and bring peace to those around me.
4. I tell . . . fear to leave in Jesus’ name.
5. This day is a blessed day. I can’t wait to see how God’s goodness shows up!
Living With Eternal Intentionality®
But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”(Luke 18:16 ).
How do you envision this tool serving as a resource for you in your sphere of influence?
What would you add to the “Declaration for Kids”?
