God granted us the gift of parenthood when our children were born. Love is included in this gift. He created us to experience his unique love that bonds us as parents with our children. It’s in this love that we seek replenishment when we grow weary and drained from our parenting duties. 1 Corinthians 13:7 says, “Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” We can depend on our Heavenly Father’s love just as our children can depend on our love when they grow weary during life’s challenges. We can provide an environment where our children feel protected and can trust easily. Our children can experience God’s love as they receive it through us.

Take a moment to write a love letter to your children today. It could be a small note left in their lunch box or a tender hearted letter sealed in an envelope left on their pillow before bedtime. What do you love about your children? Follow-up and see if they received your note or letter. This may strike up some interesting conversations, or you may even get a big hug out of it.