You’re God’s Work of Art: Helping Your Child See Their Worth

As we begin our Masterpiece in the Making series at Kids Club, we’re inviting children to discover that they are God’s unique creation—His masterpiece—made with intention and love. But this truth isn’t just for Sunday mornings. It’s something we hope children will carry with them throughout the week, and the best way to reinforce it is at home.

In a world where kids are often measured by grades, goals, or how well they fit in, it’s life-changing for them to know this:  They don’t have to earn their value. They already have it—because God made them.

Encouragement for Everyday Moments
As parents and caregivers, you have an incredible opportunity to speak truth into your child’s heart during the most ordinary times of day. Whether you’re zipping up backpacks, folding laundry, or driving to practice, your words matter more than you know.
Here are a few simple phrases to speak over your child that remind them of their God-given worth:

• “God made you just right.”
• “You are one-of-a-kind and made for something special.”
• “I see God’s creativity in you when you [draw, help others, make people laugh, etc.].”
• “Even when things are hard, God’s still working in you.”

These affirmations not only lift your child’s confidence but also help them build a strong identity rooted in God's truth—not in performance, popularity, or perfection.

Verses to Display at Home
God’s Word tells us again and again that we are made with care and intention. Posting scripture around your home is a great way to reinforce these truths in a visual and meaningful way. Here are two verses we’re focusing on in this series:

• Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
  (A great reminder that your child has purpose and is part of God’s bigger story.)
• Genesis 1:27 – “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
  (This verse shows that every child is made in the image of a good and loving Creator.)

You can print or write these verses and tape them to your child’s mirror, lunchbox, or bedroom wall. Even better—invite your child to decorate the verse like a work of art, using their own creativity to reflect the meaning!

Conversation Starters for Connection
You don’t need a long devotional to have a meaningful spiritual moment with your child. Try weaving one of these simple questions into your routine:

• “What’s something special about how God made you?”
• “What’s something kind you did today that shows who you are?”
• “What’s a way you can use your gifts to help someone this week?”

These questions can lead to sweet, sometimes surprising insights—and they give you a chance to reflect God’s love back to your child with your words and attention.

Final Encouragement
As a parent, it’s easy to feel like you have to have all the right answers or do all the right things. But here’s the truth: your love, your presence, and your words of affirmation already make a huge difference.
When you remind your child they are God’s masterpiece, you’re helping shape a confident, faith-filled identity that can withstand the pressures of the world. And in the process, you may find that your own heart is encouraged too—because you’re God’s masterpiece as well.
So this week, as we are on this creative and meaningful journey at Kids Club, remember: God is the Master Artist. Your child is His creation. And you are part of the beautiful picture He is painting in their life.