Children Quote by Jen Hatmaker
““This has everything to do with parenting, because the kind of disciple I am dictates the kind of mother I am. I am a mom who is passionate about the work of God, or I’m not. My kids will surely know the difference. I’ll teach my children to elevate themselves or I’ll teach them to love the kingdom; those are mutually exclusive. If I truly believe, then my kids belong to Christ and my highest calling is to see them into his good care. My work is to present them to Jesus as single-minded disciples, prepared and equipped to live out their mission. If I believe, I create a house of grace. If I believe, my children will see me forgive and ask forgiveness. If I believe, my kids will care about this troubled planet Jesus was willing to die for.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Gospel of Motherhood”, 2020
A mother’s faith shapes her parenting, guiding children toward spiritual growth, forgiveness, and planetary stewardship.
In simple terms: Faith guides parenting and child development.
Key Takeaway
Parent with purpose and spiritual intention.
Themes
faith
parenting
spirituality
forgiveness
environment
mission
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family life
- church teaching
- community service
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
disciple formation
kingdom values
grace
mission focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your belief influence daily parenting?
- What actions show love for the planet?
A Different Perspective
Children may resist or misinterpret spiritual teachings.
