- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
In a bustling city neighborhood filled with tall brick buildings, corner stores, and kids playing
double Dutch on the sidewalk, there lived a 6-year-old boy named Amos. Amos loved a lot of
things: the sound of music playing from the radio, the taste of his grandma’s sweet potato pie,
and the way the streetlights glowed at night. But there was one thing Amos wasn’t so sure
about—himself.
Amos wore big, round glasses that helped him see the world clearly. He thought they made him
look cool, like a superhero with special vision powers. But there was something else about
Amos that made him a little different: his right eyelid was a bit lower than his left. When he
smiled, it gave him a unique, one-of-a-kind look. Amos’s mama always said, “Baby, you’re
handsome just the way God made you!” But at school, some kids didn’t think so.
One day at recess, while Amos was drawing a picture of a rocket ship on the playground with
his favorite blue chalk, a group of kids started teasing him. “Hey, Four-Eyes!” one boy shouted.
“Why does your eye look so funny?” another girl giggled. Amos’s cheeks got hot, and he pushed
his glasses up on his nose, trying not to cry. He ran to the other side of the playground and sat
under the big slide, feeling small and sad.
That afternoon, when Amos got home, he told his mama what happened. She pulled him onto
her lap and gave him a big hug. “Amos, I’m so sorry those kids were mean to you. But you know
what? God made you exactly the way you are, and He says you’re perfect. Let me tell you a
special verse from the Bible.” She opened her Bible and read Psalm 139:14: “I will praise thee;
for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth
right well.”
Amos scrunched up his nose. “What does that mean, Mama?”
“It means God made you in a super special way,” his mama said, smiling. “He gave you those
cool glasses so you can see the world in your own way, and He gave you that unique eyelid
because it’s part of what makes you you. You’re handsome, Amos, and God’s work is
marvelous—that means amazing! Everyone is different, and that’s what makes us all beautiful.”
Amos thought about that for a moment. “But what about the kids who tease me? They make me
feel bad.”
His mama nodded. “I know, baby. Sometimes kids tease because they don’t understand how
special differences are. But here’s what you can do: First, you can tell them, ‘God made me this
way, and I like how I look!’ Then, if they keep being mean, you can walk away and tell a teacher.
You don’t have to let their words make you feel small. You’re a king in God’s eyes, and kings
don’t let mean words stop them from shining.”
That night, Amos looked in the mirror. He pushed his glasses up and smiled big, noticing how
his right eyelid gave him a special kind of wink. “I am handsome,” he whispered to himself. “God
made me wonderfully, and I’m one-of-a-kind!”
The next day at school, Amos felt a little nervous, but he remembered what his mama said.
When the same kids started teasing him at recess, he stood up tall and said, “God made me
this way, and I like how I look! My glasses are cool, and my eye makes me special.” The kids
looked surprised and didn’t know what to say. One of them, a girl named Keshia, even said, “I
like your glasses, Amos. They look like the ones my cousin wears, and he’s super smart!”
Amos smiled and invited Keshia to draw with him. Soon, a few other kids joined in, and they all
laughed and drew pictures of spaceships and superheroes together. Amos realized that not
everyone would be kind, but he didn’t have to let their words make him feel bad. He was
handsome, unique, and wonderfully made—just like Psalm 139:14 said.
That evening, Amos stood on the sidewalk outside his apartment, looking up at the sky as the
stars began to twinkle. He thought about how God made him so special, and he decided to say
a prayer. “Dear God, thank You for making me me. Thank You for my glasses and my special
eye, because they make me handsome and one-of-a-kind. Help me to be brave and kind, even
when kids tease me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
From that day on, whenever Amos felt a little shy about his glasses or his eyelid, he’d look up at
the sky and say, “Thank You, God, for making me me!” And he’d smile his special smile,
knowing he was beautiful in God’s eyes—and his own.
These affirmations are crafted for young children to repeat each day, helping them grow in confidence, celebrate their individuality, and feel God’s love. Each affirmation includes a simple scripture reference and a kid-friendly explanation to make the concepts easy to understand and
apply.
1. Daily Practice: Each morning for one week, have the child repeat the day’s affirmation while looking in the mirror. Read the scripture and explanation in simple terms, encouraging them to smile at themselves and notice what makes them unique as part of God’s design. You can write the affirmations on colorful cards for them to keep and say throughout the day.
2. Prayer Time: Encourage the child to say a short prayer after the affirmation, such as, “Thank You, God, for making me special. Help me feel brave and kind today, in Jesus’ name, Amen.” This helps them feel connected to God and supported in their challenges.
3. Role-Playing: Use the affirmations to role-play how the child can respond to challenges, like being teased or feeling shy. Practice saying, “God made me this way, and I like how I am!” to build confidence in handling tough situations positively.
4. Reinforcement: Throughout the week, remind the child of the affirmations when they feel down. For example, if they’re feeling sad, say, “Remember what you said today? You’re God’s masterpiece, and you’re one-of-a-kind!” This ties the affirmations back to their daily experiences.
These affirmations and activities provide children with spiritual tools to feel loved, confident, and supported by God, helping them navigate challenges while celebrating their unique selves. They’re designed to be simple, encouraging, and empowering for any child to use.
