Fill a Child’s Bucket of Self-Esteem

Someone wisely once said, “Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes in it to drain it dry.”

As parents, grandparents, mentors, or loving adults, we are called not only to Love, encourage, and spend meaningful time with our children, but also to help them understand the deep well of self-worth that God has placed within them.

When we nurture their God-given talents and affirm their abilities, we give their confidence wings to soar — not in pride, but in the assurance that they are wonderfully made by their Creator.

The Lord works through us as we help our children put on an invisible shield — the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11)  — so that when the world comes with its harsh words or cruel moments, they are ready.

Just last week, I witnessed something that moved my heart. While coaching a youth sports team, I saw one girl speak sharply, even cruelly, to another player beside her. I was taken aback; I hadn’t expected such hurtful words. My instinct was to step forward, to intervene, to protect the wounded child.

But before I could take that first step, something remarkable happened. The young girl who had been spoken to so rudely lifted her head, stared straight ahead, took a deep, steadying breath — and shielded herself with grace. She didn’t lash back or crumble. Instead, she quietly turned away from the ugliness. It was clear her parents had instilled in her something precious: the confidence of faith, the ability to turn away from evil, and to stand strong under Christ’s protection.

This is what we aim for as we raise and guide the next generation — children whose buckets are so full of Love, faith, and assurance in Christ that no matter what the world throws at them, they will not run dry.

With you in Christ Jesus, Rev. Walker

Prayer Requests:

Malcom's family, he unexpectantly went on to Heaven this last week, age 74.Young Wyatt, who was hit by a car Baby Ashley, under doctors' care Young Cooper, facing complications related to leukemia Young Ryder, with a serious form of cancer A nearly teenage girl, recovering from a heart transplant. Kevin B., facing cancer concerns due to brain tumors Young Lawson and family, battling blood clots and recovery challenges The family and friends of six-year-old Gwen, who went to Heaven one week ago Lennon, a toddler whose cancer has relapsed—prayers for healing and renewed hope Waylon B., who has a brain tumor New: Jake C, born 12 weeks early, prayers that he thrive New: Karen I. to heaven this week, prayers for family and friends, she had long struggle with cancer.

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