My greatest joy is seeing my children walk in truth.

A Bible affirmation for tired moms, rooted in 3 John 1:4.

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

3 John 1:4 · BSB

Reflection

John, an old man writing to believers he thought of as his children, says nothing makes him happier than hearing they walk in the truth. Success matters less than faithfulness. That's what parents of faith pray for most.

A prayer

Lord, my deepest hope is that my children walk with You. Lead them in Your truth.

More verses for tired moms

I'm planting faith in my child, one ordinary day at a time. Proverbs 22:6 God knew my child before I ever held them. Psalm 139:13 Faith can be taught at breakfast, in the car and at bedtime. Deuteronomy 6:7 My child is a gift, not a report card on me. Psalm 127:3 I can parent from love, not fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 I don't have to know it all. I can ask God for wisdom. James 1:5 My children are ultimately taught by the Lord. Isaiah 54:13 My love and work in this home matter. Proverbs 31:28-29 The faith I live at home can pass on to my children. 2 Timothy 1:5 Jesus welcomes my children with open arms. Mark 10:14 God's love reaches my children and my children's children. Psalm 103:17-18

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