Inspiring Quotes About Children

Each one of us has experienced the joy children bring to our lives. They’re compassionate, courageous, curious and kind! We owe it to these little ones to protect them and empower them to be all God has called them to be. Let these quotes about children inspire you to do just that.

15 Inspiring Quotes About Children

1. “Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.” — Wess Stafford, president emeritus of Compassion International

2. “Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate.” — Anonymous

3. “A child is a beam of sunlight from the Infinite and Eternal, with possibilities of virtue and vice, but as yet unstained.” — Lyman Abbott, American congregationalist and minister

5. “Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” — Henry Ward Beecher, reverend and social activist

6. “Children are our most valuable resource.” — Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States

7. “If I could relive my life, I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God!” — Dwight L. Moody, evangelis

8. “Safety and security don’t just happen; they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.” — Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa

9. “Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” — John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States

10. “Each day of our lives, we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” — Charles R. Swindoll, pastor

11. "If we nurture the dreams of children, the world will be blessed. If we destroy them, the world is doomed." — Wess Stafford, president emeritus of Compassion International

12. “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." — Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and statesman

13. “The child is the beauty of God present in the world, that greatest gift to a family.” — Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic nun and founder of the Missionaries of Charity

14. “You may speak but a word to a child, and in that child there may be slumbering a noble heart which shall stir the Christian Church in years to come.” — Charles Spurgeon, preacher

15.“It’s love that tells a child born into unimaginable and unacceptable poverty that they are not alone; they’re not invisible. It is love that tells a child that an endlessly merciful and all-powerful God knows their name and has a beautiful plan for their life.” — Charles Spurgeon, preacher

8 Bible Verses About Children

Beyond the above quotes about children, what does the Bible say about children?

1. At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 18:1-3, NIV

2. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” — Jeremiah 1:5, NIV

3. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4, NIV

4. 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, NIV

5. “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” — Matthew 18:10, NIV

6. “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” — Mark 9:37, NIV

8. Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. — Proverbs 22:6, NIV

Did You Know Millions of Children Live in Poverty Around the World?

Half of the world’s poor are children, with one out of five children suffering extreme poverty. Children are the most at risk for starvation and poor nutrition, disease, abuse and exploitation, all of which threaten their joy and hope.

But you can help a child see beyond poverty. How?

• Advocate: Use your voice to speak up for those who can’t speak up for themselves. A great way to do so is by using the above quotes to start conversations about the needs of children living in poverty. For example, share these quotes about children on social media or discuss them in your small group at church.
• Pray: Prayer is powerful! When we pray, God works through our prayers to change lives. Join us as we pray for children living in difficult circumstances.
• Donate: Children in poverty face many challenges, from homelessness to hunger. You can help now by donating to a cause. For example, you can donate clean water or provide medical care. Whether $5 or $500, any amount matters to children in need!
• Sponsor: By sponsoring a child, you deliver a child’s right-now needs, such as nutrition support, medical care and the love of a local church. With these needs met, they’re free to dream of a brighter future. And with you by their side, they can journey out of poverty and become all God created them to be.