Bible verses for when you're worried about your child
Loving a child means worrying about them, sometimes late at night. These verses help you put them in God's hands.
The thought
“It's all up to me, and if I miss something, they'll be hurt.”
The truth
You can't hold your child's whole life, but God can, and He cares about them more than you can.
Four verses for today
1Psalm 55:22
Read in contextCast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
You're told to hand your burden to the Lord. He'll sustain you.
2Matthew 19:14
Read in contextBut Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Jesus welcomed children and told His friends not to keep them away. Your child matters to Him.
3Psalm 62:8
Read in contextTrust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
You can pour out your whole heart to God. He's a safe place for it.
4Mark 10:16
Read in contextAnd He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
Jesus took children in His arms and blessed them, which shows His tenderness toward them.
Verses from the Berean Standard Bible.
A prayer
Father, I love my child so much, and I'm afraid. I put them in your hands. Help me be loving and wise, and please watch over them when I can't. Amen.